InstantCMS has Remote Code Execution in package installer (CVE-2026-54611) | HOL Guard CVE

Unknown severity · Source severity not reportedCVE-2026-54611

InstantCMS has Remote Code Execution in package installer

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-54611 records a Unknown severity vulnerability in InstantCMS has Remote Code Execution in package installer. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps instantsoft/icms2 (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Analysis pending evidence review

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Published Sep 8, 2026Updated Sep 8, 2026Source checked Sep 8, 2026First seen by HOL Sep 8, 2026Material review Sep 8, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: Unknown severitySource severity not reported
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 1 mapped package or product
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

A CVSS score is not reported in the current record. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.

Analysis status

Analysis pending evidence review

Factual feed record only; HOL analysis is not approved for indexing. Read the methodology.

Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps instantsoft/icms2 (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
instantsoft/icms2generic	< 2.18.2	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for instantsoft/icms2.
Review the reported fix. Monitor this advisory for an available fix and review any installs of the affected package.

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Sep 8, 2026
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Source modified
Sep 8, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Sep 8, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source description

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.

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