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Getsimple Cms CVE-2014-8722

HIGH
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2017-03-17 cve@mitre.org
7.5
CVSS 3.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Impact

CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 27.31%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

A remote attacker could access sensitive data that should not be disclosed by sending crafted requests to the affected application. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%.
No patch listed yet 27.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

GetSimple CMS 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) data/users/<username>.xml, (2) backups/users/<username>.xml.bak, (3). Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 27.3%.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. GetSimple CMS 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) data/users/<username>.xml, (2) backups/users/<username>.xml.bak, (3) data/other/authorization.xml, or (4) data/other/appid.xml. Affected products include: Get-Simple Getsimple Cms.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

GetSimple CMS 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) data/users/<username>.xml, (2) backups/users/<username>.xml.bak, (3) data/other/authorization.xml, or (4) data/other/appid.xml.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
27.3%
Top 4% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 27.3%
Patch available No
Active threat Yes
Deciding rule
HIGH severity + EPSS > 10%
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

85
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +27
CVSS: +38
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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CVE-2018-17103 HIGH POC
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An issue was discovered in GetSimple CMS v3.3.13. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploit

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CVE-2026-27202 HIGH POC
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Arbitrary file read vulnerability in GetSimple CMS affects all versions through its Uploaded Files feature, allowing una

CVE-2020-23839 MEDIUM POC
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A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in GetSimple CMS v3.3.16, in the admin/index.php login portal webpa

CVE-2018-16325 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Sep 01

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CVE-2018-9173 MEDIUM POC
6.1 Apr 02

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CVE-2024-55085 CRITICAL
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GetSimple CMS CE 3.3.19 suffers from arbitrary code execution in the template editing function in the background managem

CVE-2026-27147 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Feb 21

GetSimple CMS allows authenticated users to upload SVG files containing malicious JavaScript through the administrative

CVE-2022-1503 MEDIUM POC
5.4 Apr 27

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in GetSimple CMS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4),

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