CVE-2021-47853
Authenticated RCE in phpPgAdmin 7.13.0 via SQL manipulation.
Is CVE-2021-47853 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2021-47853 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked.
How severe is CVE-2021-47853?
CVE-2021-47853 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.6. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-47853?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2021-47853. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2021-47853 affect?
CVE-2021-47853 affects phpPgAdmin 7.13.0. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2021-47853?
Upgrade to patched version; restrict/exclude external access to phpPgAdmin.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Authenticated user can execute OS commands via COPY FROM PROGRAM, gaining server control.
Patch when possible