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CVE-2021-47918

Simplephpscripts Simple CMS PHP SQL injection

8.1 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.57%
  1. Published1 Feb 2026

Description

Simple CMS 2.1 contains a remote SQL injection vulnerability that allows privileged attackers to inject unfiltered SQL commands in the users module. Attackers can exploit unvalidated input parameters in the admin.php file to compromise the database management system and web application.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Simplephpscripts Simple CMS PHP2.1

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-47918 being actively exploited?

CVE-2021-47918 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.57%.

How severe is CVE-2021-47918?

CVE-2021-47918 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-47918?

Affected products include Simplephpscripts Simple CMS PHP.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47918?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.