How severe is CVE-2014-8790?

CVE-2014-8790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8790?

CVE-2014-8790 primarily affects Cagintranetworks Getsimple Cms. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8790?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8790 published?

CVE-2014-8790 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8790

CVE-2014-8790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cagintranetworks Getsimple Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cagintranetworks Getsimple Cms
Published: 2015-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in admin/api.php in GetSimple CMS 3.1.1 through 3.3.x before 3.3.5 Beta 1, when in certain configurations, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the data parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8790?: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in admin/api.php in GetSimple CMS 3.1.1 through 3.3.x before 3.3.5 Beta 1, when in certain configurations, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via the data parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8790?: CVE-2014-8790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8790?: CVE-2014-8790 primarily affects Cagintranetworks Getsimple Cms. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8790?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8790 published?: CVE-2014-8790 was published on 2015-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:cagintranetworks:getsimple_cms:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cagintranetworks:getsimple_cms:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:get-simple:getsimple_cms:3.3.2:b3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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