CVE-2026-78834: CmSimple CMSimple vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

A code execution vulnerability exists in CMSimple 5.22 in the CoAuthors plugin. An authenticated low-privileged user who can modify page content and provide controlled imported content can trigger server-side execution by referencing crafted external or uploaded text content through the affected content import feature.

Affected Software

1 affected component
CmSimple CMSimple=5.22

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:18 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker must be an authenticated low-privileged user with permission to modify page content. They also need to be able to supply controlled imported content to the affected CoAuthors content import feature.

2

Is CMSimple affected by default?

The available information identifies the CoAuthors plugin's content import feature as the affected component. It does not state whether that plugin or feature is enabled in a default installation.

3

What conditions are required to trigger code execution?

The attacker must reference crafted external or uploaded text content through the affected import feature after obtaining the required authenticated content-editing access.

4

How can administrators reduce exposure if they cannot patch immediately?

Restrict low-privileged users' ability to modify page content and prevent them from supplying or referencing untrusted external or uploaded text through the CoAuthors import feature. The provided information does not identify a vendor workaround.

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