CVE-2026-27202 GetSimple CMS: Uploaded Files (feature) Arbitrary File Read Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published Updated

Attackers can exploit a flaw in the Uploaded Files feature to read arbitrary files from the server.

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-2026-27202?

CVE-2026-27202 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in GetSimpleCMS-CE, published on 20 Feb 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

GetSimple CMS is a content management system. All versions of GetSimple CMS have a flaw in the Uploaded Files feature that allows for arbitrary file reads. This issue has not been fixed at the time of publication.

Weakness: CWE-23, CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-27202?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Getsimple-Ce Getsimple Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2026-27202?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-27202 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2026-27202 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-27202 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xhwv-g6q4-h886.

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