CVE-2021-47853 phpPgAdmin contains a remote command execution vulnerability
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Check this codebase for CVE-2021-47853 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: CVE-2021-47853 is a vulnerability in phppgadmin/phppgadmin, published on 21 Jan 2026.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-47853 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected packages and fixed versions:
- phppgadmin/phppgadmin (Packagist): affected all versions up to 7.13.0; no fix listed
- phppgadmin/phppgadmin (Packagist): affected all versions up to 7.13.0; no fix listed
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2021-47853/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2021-47853/index.md)
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-47853?
CVE-2021-47853 is a vulnerability in phppgadmin/phppgadmin, published on 21 Jan 2026.
Official description
This CVE ID has been rejected or withdrawn by its CVE Numbering Authority.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47853?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including phppgadmin/phppgadmin.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
phppgadmin/phppgadmin Packagist | All versions to 7.13.0 | None |
phppgadmin/phppgadmin Packagist | All versions to 7.13.0 | None |
How do I fix CVE-2021-47853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-47853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-47853 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86gh-c8r8-xwhq.