CVE-2021-47967
CWE-79Published: May 15, 2026· Updated: May 18, 2026
Official Description
PHP Timeclock 1.04 contains multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that allow unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by manipulating URL paths and POST parameters. Attackers can append malicious payloads to login.php, timeclock.php, audit.php, and timerpt.php endpoints, or inject code through from_date and to_date parameters in report requests to execute scripts in user browsers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2021-47967 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2021-47967 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts