8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-47939
Evolution CMS 3.1.6 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Module Creation
Description

Evolution CMS 3.1.6 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users with module creation permissions to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting PHP code into module parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to /manager/index.php with malicious PHP code in the 'post' parameter to create modules that execute arbitrary commands when invoked.

INFO

Published Date :

May 10, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 10, 2026, 1:16 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update Evolution CMS to a patched version to prevent remote code execution via module parameter injection.
  • Update Evolution CMS to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
  • Restrict module creation permissions to trusted users.
  • Sanitize all user-supplied input, especially module parameters.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-47939.

URL Resource
https://evo.im/
https://github.com/evolution-cms/evolution/releases
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50296
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/evolution-cms-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-module-creation
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47939 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 10, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Evolution CMS 3.1.6 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows authenticated users with module creation permissions to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting PHP code into module parameters. Attackers can send POST requests to /manager/index.php with malicious PHP code in the 'post' parameter to create modules that execute arbitrary commands when invoked.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-94
    Added Reference https://evo.im/
    Added Reference https://github.com/evolution-cms/evolution/releases
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50296
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/evolution-cms-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-module-creation
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.