8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2021-47736
CMSimple_XH 1.7.4 Authenticated Remote Code Execution via Content Editing
Description

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.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 23, 2025, 8:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 23, 2025, 8:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Update CMSimple_XH to a version that addresses the authenticated remote code execution vulnerability.
  • Update CMSimple_XH to the latest version.
  • Review file upload restrictions.
  • Implement strict input validation.
  • Remove unused administrative accounts.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-47736.

URL Resource
https://www.cmsimple-xh.org/
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50367
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cmsimplexh-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-content-editing
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2021-47736 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 23, 2025

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description 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.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-94
    Added Reference https://www.cmsimple-xh.org/
    Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50367
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cmsimplexh-authenticated-remote-code-execution-via-content-editing
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.6
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Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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