CVE-2021-47937
Remote Code Execution in e107 CMS
Publication date: 2026-05-10
Last updated on: 2026-05-10
Assigner: VulnCheck
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| e107 | e107_cms | 2.3.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
e107 CMS version 2.3.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that affects authenticated users who have theme installation permissions.
This vulnerability allows such users to upload malicious theme files through the theme.php endpoint without proper restrictions.
By exploiting this flaw, attackers can deploy a web shell into the e107_themes directory and execute arbitrary system commands via a payload.php script.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to a severe security breach where an attacker with limited permissions can execute arbitrary system commands on the server hosting the e107 CMS.
Such unauthorized command execution can result in full system compromise, data theft, data loss, or further attacks on the network.
Because the attacker can upload a web shell, they can maintain persistent access and control over the affected system.
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by checking for the presence of unauthorized or suspicious files such as web shells in the e107_themes directory, especially files like payload.php which may be used to execute system commands.
You can also monitor HTTP requests to the theme.php endpoint for unusual POST requests that upload theme packages.
Suggested commands to detect potential exploitation include:
- Searching for suspicious files in the themes directory: `find /path/to/e107_themes -type f -name "payload.php"`
- Checking recent file uploads or modifications: `find /path/to/e107_themes -type f -mtime -7` (to find files modified in the last 7 days)
- Reviewing web server logs for POST requests to theme.php: `grep "POST /theme.php" /var/log/apache2/access.log` (adjust path and log file as needed)
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include restricting theme installation permissions to trusted users only, as the vulnerability requires authenticated users with such permissions.
You should also monitor and remove any suspicious or unauthorized files, especially web shells like payload.php, from the e107_themes directory.
Applying updates or patches from the e107 CMS project to upgrade to a version that fixes this vulnerability is strongly recommended.
Additionally, consider implementing web application firewall (WAF) rules to block malicious uploads and monitor for unusual activity on the theme.php endpoint.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2021-47937 vulnerability in e107 CMS 2.3.0 affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.