Is this vulnerability remotely exploitable?

Yes. If the server ignores `.htaccess` protections due to `AllowOverride` being disabled or restricted, an unauthenticated remote attacker can directly access sensitive directories and files over HTTP.

Does an attacker need valid credentials or CMS access to exploit this?

No. The issue arises at the web server level, so anyone who can reach the site over the network can attempt to list and download files from the affected directories, without logging into GetSimple CMS.

What is the safest general fix pattern for administrators?

The most robust pattern is to move sensitive directories (including data, configuration, and backups) outside the web root and enforce access control at the server or infrastructure level, rather than depending solely on `.htaccess`. Combining this with strict deny rules in the main web server configuration provides defense in depth.

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

Information Exposure via Misconfigured Access Control (CWE-200) in GetSimple CMS Data and Backup Directories

CVE-2026-27161

Published:

Feb 20, 2026

Status:

Analyzed

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

NDV

Recent Vulnerabilities

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

Remote Code Execution on the Router

April 6, 2026

CWE-77;CWE-78

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Remote Code Execution on Router Firmware

April 6, 2026

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Information Exposure

CWE:

CWE-200

Impact:

Exposure of Sensitive Configuration, Cryptographic Material, and API Keys

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

Vulnerability Type

Category:

Information Exposure

CWE:

CWE-200

Impact:

Exposure of Sensitive Configuration, Cryptographic Material, and API Keys

Severity:

HIGH RISK

(7.5)

CVSS Version:

3.1

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Information Exposure via Misconfigured Access Control (CWE-200) in GetSimple CMS Data and Backup Directories

Summary

Affected Context

Exploit Preconditions

Why This Happens

Potential Impact

General Mitigation Guidance

How Teams Detect Issues Like This

Frequently Asked Questions

Source

Recent Vulnerabilities

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setGameSpeedCfg CGI Handler

HIGH RISK

HIGH

(7.3)

OS Command Injection (CWE-78) in Totolink A7100RU setFirewallType Handler

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

Vulnerability Type

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