diff --git a/modules/cms/classes/Controller.php b/modules/cms/classes/Controller.php
index 17da15539..ff0b8cd31 100644
--- a/modules/cms/classes/Controller.php
+++ b/modules/cms/classes/Controller.php
@@ -150,6 +150,7 @@ class Controller extends BaseController
          * The 'this' variable is reserved for default variables.
          */
         $this->vars['this'] = [
+            'controller'  => $this,
             'layout'      => $this->layout,
             'page'        => $this->page,
             'param'       => $this->router->getParameters(),