Is CVE-2021-47965 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2021-47965 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2021-47965 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2021-47965 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-47965?

CVE-2021-47965 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2021-47965

CWE-434Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.24%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:47.5th

Official Description

WordPress Plugin WP Super Edit 2.5.4 and earlier contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FCKeditor component that allows attackers to upload dangerous file types without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary files through the filemanager upload endpoint to achieve remote code execution and complete system compromise.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-47965 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.