Persistent Cross-Site Scripting in Simple CMS 2.1 by Simple PHP Scripts
CVE-2021-47917

5.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

SimplePHPscripts

Status
Simple Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 February 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2021-47917?

Simple CMS 2.1 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that could enable remote attackers to inject malicious scripts through user input parameters. This exploitation can occur within the newUser and editUser modules, allowing attackers to execute injected scripts on user list previews. Such vulnerabilities can lead to session hijacking and unauthorized manipulation of the web application, posing significant risks to users and data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

Simple CMS 2.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2021-47917 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2302
exploit
https://simplephpscripts.com/simple-cms-php
product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/simple-cms-persisten...
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
Unknown

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Vulnerability-Lab [Research Team]
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