MEDIUM CVSS 6.1
Published: 2025-12-23

CVE-2021-47732

cmsimple cmsimple Security Advisory (CVE-2021-47732)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2021-47732 impacting cmsimple cmsimple. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
CMSimple 5.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Filebrowser External input field that allows attackers to inject malicious JavaScript. Attackers can place unfiltered JavaScript code that executes when users click on Page or Files tabs, enabling persistent script injection.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product cmsimple / cmsimple
Affected Versions 5.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2021-47732 impacting cmsimple cmsimple.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2021-47732.yaml
id: cve-2021-47732

info:
  name: cmsimple cmsimple - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2021-47732 affecting cmsimple cmsimple.
    Evaluation: CMSimple 5.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Filebrowser External input field that allows attackers to inject malicious Ja...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2021-47732
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.1
    cve-id: CVE-2021-47732
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2021-47732,cmsimple,cmsimple,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "cmsimple"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2021-47732.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2021-47732
# Target: cmsimple cmsimple | CVSS: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2021-47732 (cmsimple cmsimple)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against cmsimple cmsimple scope (5.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2021-47732.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2021-47732
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install cmsimple 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade cmsimple 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update cmsimple

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i cmsimple 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i cmsimple

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2021-47732 in cmsimple cmsimple?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update cmsimple cmsimple packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2021-47732?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2021-47732?

CVE-2021-47732 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.1
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2021-47732
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor cmsimple
Product cmsimple
Published 2025-12-23
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N