Vulnerability Description
BoidCMS is an open-source, PHP-based flat-file CMS for building simple websites and blogs, using JSON as its database. Versions prior to 2.1.3 are vulnerable to a critical Local File Inclusion (LFI) attack via the tpl parameter, which can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE).The application fails to sanitize the tpl (template) parameter during page creation and updates. This parameter is passed directly to a require_once() statement without path validation. An authenticated administrator can exploit this by injecting path traversal sequences (../) into the tpl value to escape the intended theme directory and include arbitrary files — specifically, files from the server's media/ directory. When combined with the file upload functionality, this becomes a full RCE chain: an attacker can first upload a file with embedded PHP code (e.g., disguised as image data), then use the path traversal vulnerability to include that file via require_once(), executing the embedded code with web server privileges. This issue has been fixed in version 2.1.3.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Boidcms | Boidcms | < 2.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/releases/tag/v2.1.3ProductRelease Notes
- https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/security/advisories/GHSA-45xp-xw54-6cv6ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/BoidCMS/BoidCMS/security/advisories/GHSA-45xp-xw54-6cv6ExploitMitigationVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-39387?
CVE-2026-39387 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). BoidCMS is an open-source, PHP-based flat-file CMS for building simple websites and blogs, using JSON as its database. Versions prior to 2.1.3 are vulnerable to a critical Local File Inclusion (LFI) a...
How severe is CVE-2026-39387?
CVE-2026-39387 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-39387?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Boidcms Boidcms.