CVE-2021-38847

Name: CVE-2021-38847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-11-01T15:15:07.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38847 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. S-Cart v6.4.1 and below was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Editor module on the Admin panel. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IMG file.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

S-Cart v6.4.1 and below was discovered to contain an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the Editor module on the Admin panel. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted IMG file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.25%

65.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
S-Cart	S-Cart	<= 6.4.1

References

https://github.com/bousalman/S-Cart-Arbitrary-File-UploadThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/bousalman/S-Cart-Arbitrary-File-UploadThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38847?

How severe is CVE-2021-38847?

CVE-2021-38847 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38847?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST