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CVE-2026-3395

MediumExploitedPublic exploit

MaxSite CMS MarkItUp Preview AJAX Endpoint preview-ajax.php eval code injection

Published Mar 1, 2026 · Updated Aug 12, 2026

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2026-3395 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v4) affecting Maxsite CMS (Max-3000).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 9, 2026. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 2.5% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Maxsite CMS 109.2.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v4

5.5

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

2.5%

Higher than 84.2% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

A flaw has been found in MaxSite CMS up to 109.1. This impacts the function eval of the file application/maxsite/admin/plugins/editor_markitup/preview-ajax.php of the component MarkItUp Preview AJAX Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used. Upgrading to version 109.2 will fix this issue. This patch is called 08937a3c5d672a242d68f53e9fccf8a748820ef3. You should upgrade the affected component. The code maintainer was informed beforehand about the issues. He reacted very fast and highly professional.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedJul 9, 2026n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Maxsite CMSMax-3000>= 109.0109.2

Patched Releases

Maxsite CMS

109.2

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Mar 1, 2026

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jul 9, 2026

  3. Last updated

    Aug 12, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-74 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
  • CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

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