CVE-2021-40553

Name: CVE-2021-40553
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-28T17:15:07.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-40553 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. piwigo 11.5.0 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the LocalFiles Editor.. EPSS estimates a 2.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

piwigo 11.5.0 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the LocalFiles Editor.

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

2.16%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Piwigo	Piwigo	11.5.0

References

https://github.com/Yang9999999/vuln/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Yang9999999/vuln/blob/main/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-40553?

piwigo 11.5.0 is affected by a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the LocalFiles Editor.

How severe is CVE-2021-40553?

CVE-2021-40553 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-40553?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-40553?

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Source: NVD / NIST