CVE-2021-44087

Name: CVE-2021-44087
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-17T22:15:08.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-44087 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Attendance and Payroll System v1.0 which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload a maliciously crafted PHP via photo upload.. EPSS estimates a 4.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability exists in Sourcecodester Attendance and Payroll System v1.0 which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload a maliciously crafted PHP via photo upload.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.65%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Attendance And Payroll System Project	Attendance And Payroll System	1.0

References

http://sourcecodester.comThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50801Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sourcecodester.com/sites/default/files/download/oretnom23/apsystem.zipProduct, Third Party Advisory
http://sourcecodester.comThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50801Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sourcecodester.com/sites/default/files/download/oretnom23/apsystem.zipProduct, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44087?

How severe is CVE-2021-44087?

CVE-2021-44087 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44087?

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-2021-44087?

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Source: NVD / NIST