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Authenticated Arbitrary Code Execution in Connect-CMS Code Study Plugin

IdentifiersCVE-2026-32276CWE-94· Improper Control of Generation of…

CVE-2026-32276 is an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the Code Study Plugin of Connect-CMS. It affects Connect-CMS 1.x through 1.41.0 and 2.x through 2.41.0. According to the advisory, a low-privileged authenticated user can trigger arbitrary code execution via the plugin. The issue is classified as CWE-94, indicating improper control of code generation or code execution. The available advisory does not identify the exact vulnerable function or code path, but the flaw is specifically attributed to the Code Study Plugin and is exploitable over the network without user interaction beyond the attacker already having valid credentials.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the Connect-CMS server. Given the CVSS v3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, the impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can enable full compromise of application data handled by the CMS, unauthorized modification of content or system state, service disruption, and potentially broader server-side compromise depending on the privileges of the application process.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

No official workaround is provided in the advisory. Until patching can be completed, minimize the number of authenticated users who can access the Code Study Plugin, disable or remove the plugin if it is not required, restrict administrative and application access paths to trusted networks, and monitor for suspicious use of plugin functionality and anomalous server-side command or code execution activity.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Connect-CMS to a fixed release. For deployments on the 1.x branch, update to version 1.41.1 or later. For deployments on the 2.x branch, update to version 2.41.1 or later. The advisory indicates these versions contain the patch. If change control permits, validate that the patched Code Study Plugin code is deployed consistently across all application instances.
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