CVE-2026-53952

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified

CVE-2026-53952 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. GetSimple CMS is a content management system (CMS), and GetSimple CMS CE is the community edition of that CMS. A logic flaw in GetSimple CMS (v3.4.0a and below) and GetSimpleCMS-CE (v3.3.22 and below) allows unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GetSimple CMS is a content management system (CMS), and GetSimple CMS CE is the community edition of that CMS. A logic flaw in GetSimple CMS (v3.4.0a and below) and GetSimpleCMS-CE (v3.3.22 and below) allows unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account. The application features an automated security control designed to delete the sensitive `admin/setup.php` file post-installation. However, this control is neutralized by a self-exclusion bug within the deletion logic, leaving the setup script accessible for unauthorized account creation even after a legitimate installation is completed. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.33%

25.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
GetSimpleCMS-CEGetSimpleCMS-CE<= 3.3.22
GetSimpleCMSGetSimpleCMS<= 3.4.0a

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-53952?
GetSimple CMS is a content management system (CMS), and GetSimple CMS CE is the community edition of that CMS. A logic flaw in GetSimple CMS (v3.4.0a and below) and GetSimpleCMS-CE (v3.3.22 and below) allows unauthenticated attackers to create a new administrator account. The application features an automated security control designed to delete the sensitive `admin/setup.php` file post-installation. However, this control is neutralized by a self-exclusion bug within the deletion logic, leaving the setup script accessible for unauthorized account creation even after a legitimate installation is completed. As of time of publication, no known patched versions are available.
How severe is CVE-2026-53952?
CVE-2026-53952 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-53952?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST