CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.5 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
An unrestricted file upload on Simple Image Gallery Web App can be exploited to upload a web shell and executed to gain unauthorized access to the server hosting the web app.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-08-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-38753?
An unrestricted file upload on Simple Image Gallery Web App can be exploited to upload a web shell and executed to gain unauthorized access to the server hosting the web app.
Is CVE-2021-38753 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-38753 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.5% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-38753?
CVE-2021-38753 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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