CVE-2021-47888 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2021-47888

Textpattern 4.8.3 - Remote code execution

Vulnerability Description

Textpattern versions prior to 4.8.3 contain an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows logged-in users to upload malicious PHP files. Attackers can upload a PHP file with a shell command execution payload and execute arbitrary commands by accessing the uploaded file through a specific URL parameter.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Ricardo Ruiz (@ricardojoserf)

Affected Vendor

The Textpattern Development Team

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Affected Software

Textpattern
Vulnerable Versions:
4.8.3

Timeline

Official Publish: January 23rd, 2026
Last Modified: March 5th, 2026
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)