CVE-2014-8790: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-8790: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in admin/api.php in GetSimple CMS 3.1.1 through 3.3.x before 3.3.5...

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in admin/api.php in GetSimple CMS 3.1.1 through 3.3.x before 3.3.5 Beta 1, when in certain configurations, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the data parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 13:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-8790 is a file disclosure issue in old GetSimple CMS versions. In certain configurations, a remote attacker could abuse XML processing in admin/api.php to read files from the server. This matters most for legacy public websites still running GetSimple CMS before 3.3.5 Beta 1. Exposure is likely limited to legacy GetSimple CMS deployments in the affected version range where admin/api.php is reachable and the relevant XML parser configuration permits external entity processing. Prioritize remediation if GetSimple CMS is still internet-facing. The vulnerability is old, publicly documented, and can expose server files, but urgency depends on whether legacy GetSimple CMS remains deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory all GetSimple CMS installations and versions.; Upgrade affected GetSimple CMS instances beyond the vulnerable range.; Review vendor changelog and issue 944 for fix details..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 20, 2015, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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