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CVE-2021-47736 (GCVE-0-2021-47736)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2025-12-23 19:34 – Updated: 2026-07-15 01:24
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
CMSimple_XH 1.7.4 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Content Editing
Summary
CMSimple_XH 1.7.4 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the content editing functionality that allows administrative users to upload malicious PHP files. Attackers with valid credentials can exploit the CSRF token mechanism to create a PHP shell file that enables arbitrary command execution on the server.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: poc
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-12-23 21:24 UTC
CWE
- CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
VulnCheck
CNA
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50367 | exploit |
| https://www.cmsimple-xh.org/ | product |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cmsimplexh-a… | third-party-advisory |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cmsimple-Xh | CMSimple_XH |
Affected:
1.7.4
cpe:2.3:a:cmsimple-xh:cmsimple_xh:1.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Date Public
2021-10-01 00:00
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