LOW
CVE-2018-19420
CWE-434Published: November 21, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In GetSimpleCMS 3.3.15, admin/upload.php blocks .html uploads but there are several alternative cases in which HTML can be executed, such as a file with no extension or an unrecognized extension (e.g., the test or test.asdf filename), because of admin/upload-uploadify.php, and validate_safe_file in admin/inc/security_functions.php.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-19420 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/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 (2)
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https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/issues/1301Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/GetSimpleCMS/GetSimpleCMS/issues/1301Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2018-19420
CVSS Score3.8 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 21, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-434)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-19420 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.