Command Execution Vulnerability in CyberPanel by CyberPanel Technologies
CVE-2021-47949

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Cyberpanel

Status
Cyberpanel
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47949?

CyberPanel 2.1 is affected by a command execution vulnerability that enables authenticated attackers to exploit symlink attacks via the filemanager controller endpoint. By manipulating the completeStartingPath parameter in POST requests directed to /filemanager/controller, adversaries can create symbolic links allowing them to read sensitive files, including database credentials. Furthermore, through the /websites/fetchFolderDetails endpoint, attackers can execute arbitrary shell commands, potentially compromising the integrity of the system.

Affected Version(s)

CyberPanel <= 2.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47949 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50230
exploit
https://cyberpanel.net/
product
https://github.com/usmannasir/cyberpanel
product

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Numan Türle
.