CVE-2026-53952 (GCVE-0-2026-53952)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-11 19:23 – Updated: 2026-09-14 18:18
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
GetSimple CMS & GetSimpleCMS-CE have an Unauthenticated Admin Account Creation via Setup Logic Flaw
Summary
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.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-14 17:11 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS-CE/GetSimpleCMS-C… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetSimpleCMS-CE | GetSimpleCMS-CE |
Affected:
<= 3.3.22
|
|
| GetSimpleCMS | GetSimpleCMS |
Affected:
<= 3.4.0a
|
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