CVE-2026-32278: Connect-CMS is a content management system

Routine

HIGH 8.2UPGRADE

CVE-2026-32278 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting connect-cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Connect-CMS is a content management system. In versions on the 1.x series up to and including 1.41.0 and versions on the 2.x series up to and including 2.41.0, a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue exists in the file field of the Form Plugin. Versions 1.41.1 and 2.41.1 contain a patch.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434, CWE-79
Published	2026-03-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: opensource-workshop

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-23 22:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opensource-workshop connect-cms UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.0.0 and < 1.41.1 · >= 2.0.0 and < 2.41.1

Fixed in: 1.41.1, 2.41.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy connect-cms || rpm -q connect-cms || connect-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.41.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade connect-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade connect-cms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison connect-cms sudo apt install connect-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold connect-cms

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list connect-cms sudo dnf downgrade connect-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add connect-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-32278?

connect-cms: upgrade to 1.41.1, 2.41.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-32278 being exploited?

CVE-2026-32278 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-32278 affect?

CVE-2026-32278 affects connect-cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). Connect-CMS is a content management system. In versions on the 1.x series up to and including 1.41.0 and versions on the 2.x series up to and including 2.41.0, a Stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) issue exists in the file field of the Form P

How urgent is CVE-2026-32278?

Priority 31/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-32300 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE Connect-CMS is a content management system
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CVE-2026-32279 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE Connect-CMS is a content management system
CVE-2026-32277 HIGH 8.7 UPGRADE Connect-CMS is a content management system
CVE-2026-32276 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Connect-CMS is a content management system

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