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CVE-2026-87927: Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion') in MaxSite MaxSite CMS

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-87927cvecve-2026-87927
Published: 09/09/2026 (09/09/2026, 16:44:58 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: MaxSite
Product: MaxSite CMS

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.

CVSS v4.0

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
High
Vuln. Availability
None
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Affected software

MaxSite

MaxSite CMS

Affected versions
>=0.78 <=109.6
GitHub Actionsmore threats →cve
MaxSite CMS
pkg:github/MaxSite CMS
Affected versions
>=0.78 <=109.6

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/25/2026, 02:48:46 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-87927 is a local file inclusion vulnerability in MaxSite CMS up to version 109.6. The vulnerability exists in the ajax and require-maxsite dispatchers, where improper control of filenames for include/require statements allows attackers to supply base64-encoded path traversal sequences. This bypasses path validation checks and permits unauthenticated attackers to execute privileged handler files and perform admin-gated actions, potentially exposing sensitive functionality.

Potential 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.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. 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.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulnCheck
Date Reserved
2026-09-09T16:12:19.611Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa18eeaacd9273b499ae5cd

Added to database: 09/09/2026, 16:52:58 UTC

Last enriched: 09/25/2026, 02:48:46 UTC

Last updated: 10/14/2026, 06:48:21 UTC

Views: 66

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