How severe is CVE-2021-47947?

CVE-2021-47947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2021-47947 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47947?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2021-47947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-47947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34807.

When was CVE-2021-47947 published?

CVE-2021-47947 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-47947

CVE-2021-47947 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v4: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-34807
Weakness: CWE-79
Published: 2026-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Projectsend r1295 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted input in the 'name' parameter of files-edit.php. Attackers can inject JavaScript payloads through the file name field that execute in the browser when the file is viewed by other users, particularly affecting System Administrator users on the Dashboard page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-47947?: Projectsend r1295 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts by submitting crafted input in the 'name' parameter of files-edit.php. Attackers can inject JavaScript payloads through the file name field that execute in the browser when the file is viewed by other users, particularly affecting System Administrator users on the Dashboard page.
How severe is CVE-2021-47947?: CVE-2021-47947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2021-47947 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-47947?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2021-47947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-47947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-34807.
When was CVE-2021-47947 published?: CVE-2021-47947 was published on 2026-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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