CVE-2021-32172: Maian Cart v3.8 contains a preauthorization remote code execution (RCE) exploit via a broken access control is

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-32172?

maian cart: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-32172 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32172 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-32172 affect?

CVE-2021-32172 affects maian cart. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Maian Cart v3.8 contains a preauthorization remote code execution (RCE) exploit via a broken access control issue in the Elfinder plugin.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-32172?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-32172 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting maian cart. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Maian Cart v3.8 contains a preauthorization remote code execution (RCE) exploit via a broken access control issue in the Elfinder plugin.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	66.4% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2021-10-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: maianscriptworld

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-10-07 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

maianscriptworld maian cart DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.8

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maian-cart || rpm -q maian-cart || maian-cart --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maian-cart sudo apt install maian-cart=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8> sudo apt-mark hold maian-cart

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maian-cart sudo dnf downgrade maian-cart-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.8> sudo dnf versionlock add maian-cart

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Maian-Cart 3.8 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) (Unauthenticated)
Nuclei scan template: Maian Cart <=3.8 - Remote Code Execution

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-32172?

maian cart: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-32172 being exploited?

CVE-2021-32172 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-32172 affect?

CVE-2021-32172 affects maian cart. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Maian Cart v3.8 contains a preauthorization remote code execution (RCE) exploit via a broken access control issue in the Elfinder plugin.

How urgent is CVE-2021-32172?

Priority 69/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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