HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-32605
CRITICAL

CVE-2021-32605

CWE-78Published: May 11, 2021· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

zzzcms zzzphp before 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands by placing them in the keys parameter of a ?location=search URI, as demonstrated by an OS command within an "if" "end if" block.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-32605 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

zzzcms1 product(s)
zzzphp
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.zzzcms.com/a/news/31_282_1.html
ADVISORYhttps://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2021-0015/
ADVISORYhttp://www.zzzcms.com/a/news/31_282_1.html
ADVISORYhttps://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2021-0015/

All References (4)

→
http://www.zzzcms.com/a/news/31_282_1.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
→
https://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2021-0015/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.zzzcms.com/a/news/31_282_1.htmlRelease Notes · Vendor Advisory
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https://srcincite.io/advisories/src-2021-0015/Exploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-32605
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-78
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 11, 2021

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2021-32605 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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