CVE-2021-47938 (GCVE-0-2021-47938)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-10 12:43 – Updated: 2026-05-11 11:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
ImpressCMS 1.4.2 Remote Code Execution via Autotasks
Summary
ImpressCMS 1.4.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the autotasks administrative interface that allows authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious code into the sat_code parameter. Attackers can authenticate, submit a POST request to /modules/system/admin.php?fct=autotasks&op=mod with crafted sat_code containing PHP commands, which creates an executable file that accepts arbitrary commands via GET parameters.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-11 11:21 UTC
CWE
- CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
References
4 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50298 | exploit |
| https://www.impresscms.org/ | product |
| https://www.impresscms.org/modules/downloads/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/impresscms-r… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impresscms | ImpressCMS |
Affected:
1.4.2
cpe:2.3:a:impresscms:impresscms:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2021-09-15 00:00
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