CVE-2026-53952 PUBLISHED

GetSimple CMS & GetSimpleCMS-CE have an Unauthenticated Admin Account Creation via Setup Logic Flaw

Assigner: GitHub_M
Reserved: 11.06.2026 Published: 11.09.2026 Updated: 11.09.2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS Score: 9.8

Product Status

Vendor GetSimpleCMS-CE
Product GetSimpleCMS-CE
Versions
  • Version <= 3.3.22 is affected
Vendor GetSimpleCMS
Product GetSimpleCMS
Versions
  • Version <= 3.4.0a is affected

References

Problem Types

  • CWE-285: Improper Authorization CWE
  • CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function CWE
  • CWE-489: Active Debug Code CWE