MEDIUM
CVE-2014-8723
CWE-200Published: March 17, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
GetSimple CMS 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a direct request to (1) plugins/anonymous_data.php or (2) plugins/InnovationPlugin.php, which reveals the installation path in an error message.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-8723 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
get-simple1 product(s)
getsimple cms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://rossmarks.uk/portfolio.phpThird Party Advisory
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http://rossmarks.uk/whitepapers/getSimple_cms_3.3.4.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory
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http://rossmarks.uk/portfolio.phpThird Party Advisory
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http://rossmarks.uk/whitepapers/getSimple_cms_3.3.4.txtExploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-8723
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 17, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-8723 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.