CVE-2021-46367Ritecms Unrestricted File Upload
RiteCMS version 3.1.0 and below suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin panel.
Published Apr 8, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Key Facts
Patch in the next maintenance window- CVE-2021-46367 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting Ritecms.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Ritecms <=3.1.0, Ritecms 3.1.0.
- Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
30%
Higher than 98.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
RiteCMS version 3.1.0 and below suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin panel. An authenticated attacker can upload a PHP file and bypass the .htacess configuration to deny execution of .php files in media and files directory by default.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| RitecmsRitecms | See advisory | 3.1.0 |
Patched Releases
Ritecms
<=3.1.0
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 8, 2022
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
RiteCMS version 3.1.0 and below suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in the admin panel.
Affected: Ritecms. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Ritecms <=3.1.0, Ritecms 3.1.0.
Brandefense priority: patch in the next maintenance window, because of its high severity, although no exploitation is known.
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