CVE-2026-16210 newpanjing simpleui AjaxAdmin AJAX Endpoint admin.py self.get_action missing authentication
Attackers can access the AjaxAdmin AJAX endpoint without authentication, potentially modifying data or escalating privileges in applications using simpleui.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16210?
CVE-2026-16210 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in newpanjing simpleui, published on 19 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in newpanjing simpleui 2026.01.13. This affects the function self.get_action of the file simpleui/admin.py of the component AjaxAdmin AJAX Endpoint. Performing a manipulation results in missing authentication. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16210?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16210?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16210 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-16210 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-16210 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm67-c694-6hwc.