CVE-2021-47757CWE-434

Chikitsa Patient Management System 2.0.2 - 'plugin' Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Authenticated)

High · published January 15, 2026

CVSS v4.0
8.7
EPSS
1%
Percentile
58.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Authenticated attackers can serve a malicious zip file, unleashing chaos on your server! 🔥 Think of it like someone sneaking a dangerous tool into a hospital's supply room—once they get it in, they can cause havoc with the very system meant to heal! With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary system commands on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could be devastating for patient data and system integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like someone sneaking a dangerous tool into a hospital's supply room—once they get it in, they can cause havoc with the very system meant to heal! This vulnerability in Chikitsa Patient Management System 2.0.2 allows authenticated users to upload a tampered backup zip file containing a malicious PHP shell, which can then execute arbitrary commands on the server, bypassing normal security controls.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could execute arbitrary system commands on your server, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete system compromise. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could be devastating for patient data and system integrity! To remediate this issue, update to the latest version of the Chikitsa Patient Management System that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict validation on uploaded files and consider restricting the types of files that can be uploaded during backup restoration. You've got this! Follow these steps and safeguard your system like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v4.0
8.7 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
EPSS
0.00884 · 58.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2026-01-15T15:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 JAN 15:52Z
    Chikitsa Patient Management System 2.0.2 - 'plugin' Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Authenticated)
    cvelistv5