nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-37238 CVE-2020-37238
MEDIUM
CMS Made Simple 2.2.15 Stored XSS via SVG File Upload
Record summary
CVE-2020-37238 has a selected CVSS score of 5.1 (medium); EIP currently links 1 catalogued exploit.
Description
CMS Made Simple 2.2.15 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users with Content Manager access to inject malicious scripts through SVG file uploads. Attackers can upload SVG files containing embedded JavaScript to the file manager, which executes when other authenticated users access the uploaded file, enabling cookie theft and session hijacking.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
Available material
- Catalogued exploits
- 1
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationPoC
AutomatableNo
Technical impactPartial
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated May 18, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CMS Made SimpleBrowse Cmsmadesimple / CMS Made Simple | CVE List | 2.2.15 | affected |
Proofs of concept
1Catalogued exploits
ExploitDBCMS Made Simple 2.2.15 - Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload (Authenticated)ExploitDB exploitby Eshan SinghNot analyzed1 file
References
5Official Product Homepageproduct
https://www.cmsmadesimple.org/ Product Referenceproduct
https://www.cmsmadesimple.org/downloads ExploitDB-49199exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49199 VulnCheck Advisory: CMS Made Simple 2.2.15 Stored XSS via SVG File UploadThird-party advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/cms-made-simple-stored-xss-via-svg-file-upload