CVE-2026-87927: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in MaxSite MaxSite CMS
Affects MaxSite MaxSite CMSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 22:16:05 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:NWhat to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MaxSiteMaxSite CMS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
GitHubMaxSite CMSpkg:github/MaxSite CMSOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected dispatchers and monitor for suspicious requests that may include base64-encoded path traversal sequences.
Description
MaxSite CMS through 109.6 contains a local file inclusion vulnerability in the ajax and require-maxsite dispatchers that allows unauthenticated attackers to execute privileged handler files by supplying base64-encoded path traversal sequences. Attackers can bypass path validation checks and execute admin-gated handler actions without authentication to access sensitive functionality.
Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute privileged handler files and invoke admin-level functionality without authentication. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive features within MaxSite CMS, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of the system.
References
- github.com/maxsite/cms (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/EviL0rd/maxsite-cve1/blob/main/2026.09.08-maxsite-cms-ajax-lfi-path-traversal.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/maxsite/cms/blob/2ca0a0c7d1d71106a25dbb0f2aedaaefbf12802c/application/views/ajax.php (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/maxsite/cms/blob/2ca0a0c7d1d71106a25dbb0f2aedaaefbf12802c/application/views/require-maxsite.php (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/maxsite-cms-through-109.6-local-file-inclusion-via-ajax-dispatcher (opens in a new tab)