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CVE-2026-116623: code-projects Simple Content Management System · Missing Authorization

Affects code-projects Simple Content Management SystemSource CVE Database V5

0

Public exploit available · CVSS 6.9 Medium.

Data as of 27 Oct 2026, 01:27 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
6.9Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:P

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 27 Oct 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: evidence found.

    CVSS exploit maturity: proof of concept public

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
code-projectsSimple Content Management SystemAffected
  • =1.0
Fixed in–
GitHubyoonsunwoo02/CVE-simple-cms-broken-access-controlpkg:github/yoonsunwoo02/CVE-simple-cms-broken-access-controlOther threatsAffected
  • =1.0
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.

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