HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-24861
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-24861

CWE-79Published: October 1, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GetSimple CMS 3.3.16 allows in parameter 'permalink' on the Settings page persistent Cross Site Scripting which is executed when you create and open a new page

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-24861 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/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 (6)

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48850Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IMfD5KGt_UExploit · Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48850Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IMfD5KGt_UExploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-24861
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 1, 2020

Related CVEs (CWE-79)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2020-24861 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.