CVE-2026-87928: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in MaxSite MaxSite CMS
Affects MaxSite MaxSite CMSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 10/24/2026, 21:55:05 UTC
- Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV, no exploitation reported
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 21% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/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 a fix is available, restrict upload permissions to trusted users only and consider disabling HTML file uploads in the admin_page upload handler if possible.
Description
MaxSite CMS versions 0.94 through 109.6 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the admin_page upload handler that allows any logged-in user to upload HTML files. Attackers can upload HTML containing malicious scripts to the uploads/_pages/ directory, which executes in visitors' browsers when the file is accessed, enabling persistent stored cross-site scripting attacks.
Impact
An attacker with login access can upload malicious HTML files that execute arbitrary scripts in the browsers of visitors who access these files. This can lead to persistent stored cross-site scripting attacks, potentially compromising user sessions or performing unauthorized actions in the context of affected users.
References
- github.com/maxsite/cms (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/EviL0rd/maxsite-cve2/blob/main/2026.09.08-maxsite-cms-arbitrary-file-write-stored-xss.md (opens in a new tab)
- github.com/maxsite/cms/blob/2ca0a0c7d1d71106a25dbb0f2aedaaefbf12802c/application/maxsite/admin/plugins/admin_page/uploads-require-maxsite.php (opens in a new tab)
- vulncheck.com/advisories/maxsite-cms-0.94-through-109.6-html-upload-xss-via-admin-page (opens in a new tab)