CVE-2021-46097: Dolphinphp v1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in /application/common.php#action_log

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2021-46097 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting dolphinphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Dolphinphp v1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in /application/common.php#action_log

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2022-01-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dolphinphp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-01-27 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dolphinphp dolphinphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dolphinphp || rpm -q dolphinphp || dolphinphp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dolphinphp sudo apt install dolphinphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo apt-mark hold dolphinphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list dolphinphp sudo dnf downgrade dolphinphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add dolphinphp

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.

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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-2021-46097?

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

Is CVE-2021-46097 being exploited?

CVE-2021-46097 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-2021-46097 affect?

CVE-2021-46097 affects dolphinphp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Dolphinphp v1.5.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability in /application/common.php#action_log

How urgent is CVE-2021-46097?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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References

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