How severe is CVE-2021-46367?

CVE-2021-46367 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-46367 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-46367?

CVE-2021-46367 affects Ritecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46367?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-46367 published?

CVE-2021-46367 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-46367

CVE-2021-46367 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ritecms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 30% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ritecms
Published: 2022-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

RiteCMS version 3.1.0 and below suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin panel. An authenticated attacker can upload a PHP file and bypass the .htacess configuration to deny execution of .php files in media and files directory by default.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-46367?: RiteCMS version 3.1.0 and below suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin panel. An authenticated attacker can upload a PHP file and bypass the .htacess configuration to deny execution of .php files in media and files directory by default.
How severe is CVE-2021-46367?: CVE-2021-46367 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-46367 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-46367?: CVE-2021-46367 affects Ritecms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-46367?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-46367 published?: CVE-2021-46367 was published on 2022-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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