8.6
HIGH CVSS 4.0
CVE-2021-47918
Simple CMS 2.1 SQL Injection Vulnerability via Users Module
Description

Simple CMS 2.1 contains a remote SQL injection vulnerability that allows privileged attackers to inject unfiltered SQL commands in the users module. Attackers can exploit unvalidated input parameters in the admin.php file to compromise the database management system and web application.

INFO

Published Date :

Feb. 1, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Feb. 1, 2026, 1:15 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 HIGH 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 HIGH [email protected]
Solution
Sanitize all user inputs to prevent SQL injection attacks.
  • Validate and sanitize all input parameters.
  • Implement parameterized queries or prepared statements.
  • Restrict database user privileges.
  • Review and update the application code.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2021-47918.

URL Resource
https://simplephpscripts.com/simple-cms-php
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/simple-cms-sql-injection-vulnerability-via-users-module2
https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2303
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Feb. 01, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Simple CMS 2.1 contains a remote SQL injection vulnerability that allows privileged attackers to inject unfiltered SQL commands in the users module. Attackers can exploit unvalidated input parameters in the admin.php file to compromise the database management system and web application.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-89
    Added Reference https://simplephpscripts.com/simple-cms-php
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/simple-cms-sql-injection-vulnerability-via-users-module2
    Added Reference https://www.vulnerability-lab.com/get_content.php?id=2303
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.6
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Attack Requirements
Privileges Required
User Interaction
VS Confidentiality
VS Integrity
VS Availability
SS Confidentiality
SS Integrity
SS Availability
Base CVSS Score: 8.1
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact