CVE-2026-32278
Stored XSS in Connect-CMS Form Plugin Allows Persistent Injection
Publication date: 2026-03-23
Last updated on: 2026-03-24
Assigner: GitHub, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| opensource-workshop | connect-cms | From 2.0.0 (inc) to 2.41.1 (exc) |
| opensource-workshop | connect-cms | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.41.1 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
| CWE-434 | The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue found in the Connect-CMS content management system. It affects the file field of the Form Plugin in versions 1.x up to 1.41.0 and 2.x up to 2.41.0. Stored XSS means that malicious scripts can be injected and permanently stored on the server, which then execute when other users access the affected content.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can have serious impacts including allowing attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users. This can lead to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, defacement of the website, or other malicious actions. The CVSS score of 8.2 indicates a high severity with potential for significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should upgrade Connect-CMS to version 1.41.1 or 2.41.1 or later, as these versions contain the patch for the Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue in the Form Plugin.