CVE-2026-34989: CI4MS is a CodeIgniter 4-based CMS skeleton that delivers a production-ready, modular architecture with RBAC a
CVE-2026-34989 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting ci4ms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
CI4MS is a CodeIgniter 4-based CMS skeleton that delivers a production-ready, modular architecture with RBAC authorization and theme support. Prior to 31.0.0.0, the application fails to properly sanitize user-controlled input when users update their profile name (e.g., full name / username). An attacker can inject a malicious JavaScript payload into their profile name, which is then stored server-side. This stored payload is later rendered unsafe
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.0 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 62%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2026-04-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-34989?
ci4ms: upgrade to 0.31.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-34989 being exploited?
CVE-2026-34989 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-2026-34989 affect?
CVE-2026-34989 affects ci4ms. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.0). CI4MS is a CodeIgniter 4-based CMS skeleton that delivers a production-ready, modular architecture with RBAC authorization and theme support. Prior to 31.0.0.0, the application fails to properly sanitize user-controlled input when users upd
How urgent is CVE-2026-34989?
Priority 46/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference
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