Vulnerability in Cyberpanel
CVE-2021-47949
CyberPanel 2.1 contains a command execution vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to read arbitrary files and execute remote code by exploiting symlink attacks through the filemanager controller endpoint. Attackers can manipulate the completeStartingPath parameter in POST requests to /filemanager/controller to create symbolic links, read sensitive files like database credentials, and execute arbitrary shell commands through the /websites/fetchFolderDetails endpoint.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.005 (42.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 43rd percentile — 42.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.005 · newest: 0.005 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Cyberpanel — versions <= 2.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50230 (exploit)
- cyberpanel.net/ (product)
- github.com/usmannasir/cyberpanel (product)
- www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cyberpanel-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via… (third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-47949?
- CVE-2021-47949 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cyberpanel, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-05-10.
- How severe is CVE-2021-47949?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.