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PHP CVE-2026-28495

CRITICAL
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) (CWE-352)
2026-03-10 security-advisories@github.com
9.6
CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory
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GitHub Advisory PRIMARY
9.6 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
PoC Detected
Mar 12, 2026 - 18:21 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
Mar 10, 2026 - 20:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.6

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

GetSimple CMS is a content management system. The massiveAdmin plugin (v6.0.3) bundled with GetSimpleCMS-CE v3.3.22 allows an authenticated administrator to overwrite the gsconfig.php configuration file with arbitrary PHP code via the gsconfig editor module. The form lacks CSRF protection, enabling a remote unauthenticated attacker to exploit this via Cross-Site Request Forgery against a logged-in admin, achieving Remote Code Execution (RCE) on the web server.

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GetSimple CMS massiveAdmin plugin has a CSRF vulnerability enabling attackers to perform admin actions through crafted malicious pages.

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Craft malicious CSRF page
Delivery
Lure logged-in admin to visit page
Exploit
Submit gsconfig editor form without CSRF token
Execution
Overwrite gsconfig.php with PHP code
Impact
Execute arbitrary code on server

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation GetSimple CMS v3.3.22 with massiveAdmin plugin v6.0.3 bundled and enabled; target admin must be authenticated and visit attacker-controlled page; gsconfig editor module must lack CSRF token validation Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 9.6 with PoC. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker creates a malicious webpage that, when visited by a GetSimple CMS admin, performs administrative actions like creating new admin accounts or modifying site content.
Remediation Update the plugin. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Audit all administrator accounts for unauthorized access and review recent configuration file modifications in audit logs. …

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