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 Bet

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-8790 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting getsimple cms, getsimple cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cagintranetworks · get-simple

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-20 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cagintranetworks getsimple cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3.3 · 3.3.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy getsimple-cms || rpm -q getsimple-cms || getsimple-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison getsimple-cms sudo apt install getsimple-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.3> sudo apt-mark hold getsimple-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list getsimple-cms sudo dnf downgrade getsimple-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add getsimple-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

get-simple getsimple cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.1 · 3.1.2 · 3.2 · 3.2.1 · 3.2.2 · 3.2.3 · 3.3.0 · 3.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy getsimple-cms || rpm -q getsimple-cms || getsimple-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison getsimple-cms sudo apt install getsimple-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold getsimple-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list getsimple-cms sudo dnf downgrade getsimple-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add getsimple-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-8790?

getsimple cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; getsimple cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-8790 being exploited?

CVE-2014-8790 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-8790 affect?

CVE-2014-8790 affects getsimple cms, getsimple cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). 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 urgent is CVE-2014-8790?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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