HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-47900
CRITICAL

CVE-2021-47900

CWE-98Published: January 27, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Gila CMS versions prior to 2.0.0 contain a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands through manipulated HTTP headers. Attackers can inject PHP code in the User-Agent header with shell_exec() to run system commands by sending crafted requests to the admin endpoint.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Gila CMS is susceptible to remote code execution because it fails to properly sanitize HTTP headers. An unauthenticated attacker can inject PHP code into the User-Agent header to execute system commands, justifying its critical CVSS score of 9.8.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database.

Recommended Action

Upgrade Gila CMS to version 2.0.0 or later to remediate the vulnerability.

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Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-47900 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

Mentioned vendors (from description):
PHP
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-47900
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-98
CISA KEVNo
PublishedJan 27, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-98)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2021-47900 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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