CVE-2026-116623: code-projects Simple Content Management System · Missing Authorization
Affects code-projects Simple Content Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.
Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:27 UTC
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 Oct 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: evidence found.
CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), CVSS vector, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projectsSimple Content Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubyoonsunwoo02/CVE-simple-cms-broken-access-controlpkg:github/yoonsunwoo02/CVE-simple-cms-broken-access-controlOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:code-projects:simple_content_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, restrict access to the admin interface to trusted networks or users and monitor for suspicious activity related to the 'addnews' parameter.
Description
CVE-2026-116623 is a vulnerability in code-projects Simple Content Management System version 1.0. It involves missing authorization in the admin interface component, specifically in the /web/admin/welcome.php file. The flaw arises from manipulation of the 'addnews' argument, allowing remote attackers to exploit the system without proper authorization. Public exploit code is available. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.9.
References
- vuldb.com/vuln/426553 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/vuln/426553/cti (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-116623 (opens in a new tab)
- vuldb.com/submit/1024407 (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/YoonSunWoo02/CVE-simple-cms-broken-access-control (opens in a new tab)
- code-projects.org (opens in a new tab)