CVE-2021-47860 GetSimple CMS Custom JS 0.1 - CSRF to XSS to RCE

High 8.5 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CSRF to inject XSS, leading to remote code execution on the server when an administrator visits a malicious page.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-47860?

CVE-2021-47860 is a high-severity vulnerability in GetSimple CMS Custom JS Plugin, published on 21 Jan 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

GetSimple CMS Custom JS 0.1 plugin contains a cross-site request forgery vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary client-side code into administrator browsers. Attackers can craft a malicious website that triggers a cross-site scripting payload to execute remote code on the hosting server when an authenticated administrator visits the page.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47860?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Get-Simple Getsimplecms.

How do I fix CVE-2021-47860?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47860 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-47860 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47860 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vhhc-pp7m-qvpp.

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