CVE-2021-40188
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
PHPFusion 9.03.110 is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. The File Manager function in admin panel does not filter all PHP extensions such as ".php, .php7, .phtml, .php5, ...". An attacker can upload a malicious file and execute code on the server.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-10-11
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-40188?
PHPFusion 9.03.110 is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. The File Manager function in admin panel does not filter all PHP extensions such as ".php, .php7, .phtml, .php5, ...". An attacker can upload a malicious file and execute code on the server.
Is CVE-2021-40188 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-40188 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-40188?
CVE-2021-40188 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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