CVE-2021-40881: Critical severity PublicCMS publiccms vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2021
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Updated

An issue in the BAT file parameters of PublicCMS v4.0 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PublicCMS publiccms=4.0

Event History

Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:17 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-40881.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-40881?

The severity of CVE-2021-40881 is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

3

What software version is affected by CVE-2021-40881?

PublicCMS v4.0 is affected by CVE-2021-40881.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2021-40881?

CVE-2021-40881 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-40881?

Currently, there is no known fix available for CVE-2021-40881. It is recommended to update to a newer version or apply any patches provided by the vendor when they become available.

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