CVE-2026-54611

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.5 EPSS 0.66%
Updated Sep 09, 2026
PHP
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 2.18.2
Type CWE-434 (Unrestricted File Upload), CWE-94 (Code Injection)
Vendor PHP
Public PoC No

InstantCMS is a free and open source content management system. Versions prior to 2.18.2 have a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute any PHP code via the component installer. It is possible to upload a malicious component into the server, however, it won't be installed, but upload files will be executed.

Normally all php files in upload folder are not executed, however, by uploading custom .htaccess it becomes possible. Version 2.18.2 contains a fix.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
Low
Partial data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1