CVE-2017-8912
CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions.
Does this matter?
A public exploit is published in Exploit-DB and the impact is high, while EPSS rates exploitation at 3.1%. Anyone can run this; patch or mitigate before the next change window and check exposed instances for signs of use.
Description
CMS Made Simple (CMSMS) 2.1.6 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via the code parameter to admin/editusertag.php, related to the CreateTagFunction and CallUserTag functions. NOTE: the vendor reportedly has stated this is "a feature, not a bug.
- CVSS 3.1
- 7.2 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 3.11% probability · 88th percentile
- Public exploits
- 1 in Exploit-DB · first 10 May 2017
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-94
- Affected
- cmsmadesimple/cms made simple
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
EPSS 3.1% since 27 October 2026; no change recorded yet. Points are recorded when the score first appears and whenever it moves by a percentage point or more.
Public exploits (1)
Entries in Exploit-DB that cite this CVE. Links go to the Exploit-DB page and to the file in the public repository; nothing is hosted here. A verified tick means the Exploit-DB team confirmed the exploit works against the stated version.
References
- https://osandamalith.com/2017/05/11/cmsms-2-1-6-multiple-vulnerabilities/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997/
- https://osandamalith.com/2017/05/11/cmsms-2-1-6-multiple-vulnerabilities/Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41997/
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