HIGH CVSS 7.5
Published: 2021-04-26

CVE-2021-31783

piwigo localfiles_editor Security Advisory (CVE-2021-31783)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-31783 impacting piwigo localfiles_editor. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
show_default.php in the LocalFilesEditor extension before 11.4.0.1 for Piwigo allows Local File Inclusion because the file parameter is not validated with a proper regular-expression check.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product piwigo / localfiles_editor
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-345

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-31783 impacting piwigo localfiles_editor.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-31783.yaml
id: cve-2021-31783

info:
  name: piwigo localfiles_editor - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-31783 affecting piwigo localfiles_editor.
    Evaluation: show_default.php in the LocalFilesEditor extension before 11.4.0.1 for Piwigo allows Local File Inclusion because the file parameter is not validated ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-31783
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2021-31783
    cwe-id: CWE-345
  tags: cve,cve-2021-31783,piwigo,localfiles_editor,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "localfiles_editor"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-31783.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-31783
# Target: piwigo localfiles_editor | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-31783 (piwigo localfiles_editor)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against piwigo localfiles_editor scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-31783.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-31783
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install localfiles_editor 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade localfiles_editor 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update localfiles_editor

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i localfiles_editor 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i localfiles_editor

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-31783 in piwigo localfiles_editor?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update piwigo localfiles_editor packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-31783?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-31783?

CVE-2021-31783 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-31783
Weakness CWE-345
Vendor piwigo
Product localfiles_editor
Published 2021-04-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N