CVE-2026-6184: code-projects Simple Content Management System · Cross-site Scripting
Affects code-projects Simple Content Management SystemSource CVE Database V5
Public exploit available · CVSS 4.8 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 22% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:P/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:PExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: evidence found.
Public exploit code: GitHub proofs of concept
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), GitHub proofs of concept, the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| code-projectsSimple Content Management System | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubxmyronn/simple-cms-stored-xss-news-titlepkg:github/xmyronn/simple-cms-stored-xss-news-titleOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, users should consider restricting access to the affected admin interface and applying web application firewall rules to detect and block XSS attempts targeting the 'News Title' parameter.
Description
A weakness has been identified in code-projects Simple Content Management System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /web/admin/welcome.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument News Title can lead to cross site scripting. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks.