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CVE-2026-53952 (GCVE-0-2026-53952)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-09-11 19:23 – Updated: 2026-09-11 19:23
VLAI
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.
CWE
  • CWE-285 - Improper Authorization
  • CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
  • CWE-489 - Active Debug Code
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
GetSimpleCMS-CE GetSimpleCMS-CE Affected: <= 3.3.22
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GetSimpleCMS GetSimpleCMS Affected: <= 3.4.0a
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