CVE-2021-47758
CVE-2021-47758 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chikitsa Patient Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v4: 8.7
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-2775
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Chikitsa Patient Management System
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Chikitsa Patient Management System 2.0.2 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious PHP plugins through the module upload functionality. Authenticated attackers can generate and upload a ZIP plugin with a PHP backdoor that enables arbitrary command execution on the server through a weaponized PHP script.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47758?
- Chikitsa Patient Management System 2.0.2 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious PHP plugins through the module upload functionality. Authenticated attackers can generate and upload a ZIP plugin with a PHP backdoor that enables arbitrary command execution on the server through a weaponized PHP script.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47758?
- CVE-2021-47758 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-47758 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-47758?
- CVE-2021-47758 affects Chikitsa Patient Management System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-47758?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2021-47758 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2021-47758 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-2775.
- When was CVE-2021-47758 published?
- CVE-2021-47758 was published on 2026-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/sanskruti-technologies/chikitsa
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/chikitsa/
- https://www.chikitsa.io/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50571
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chikitsa:patient_management_system:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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