GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv is a high-severity (CVSS 8.8) Code Injection vulnerability in opensource-workshop/connect-cms. O3 Security confirms whether GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv is actually reachable in your code before you act, and blocks exploitation at runtime until you patch.
Connect-CMS has Arbitrary Code Execution by an Authenticated User in its Code Study Plugin
Real-World Exposure
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Description
Security Advisory — Code Study Plugin
Summary
An authenticated user may be able to execute arbitrary code in the Code Study Plugin.
Affected Versions
- 1.x series: <= 1.41.0
- 2.x series: <= 2.41.0
Patched Versions
- 1.41.1
- 2.41.1
Description
In the Code Study Plugin, an authenticated user could trigger unintended code execution. If exploited, it may lead to code execution on the server or information disclosure. Users affected by this vulnerability should update to a fixed version.
Solution
Update to the fixed version. For the 1.x series, update to 1.41.1 or later. For the 2.x series, update to 2.41.1 or later.
Credits
OpenSource WorkShop thanks Sho Odagiri (小田切 祥) of GMO Cybersecurity by Ierae, Inc. for reporting this vulnerability.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐘Packagist | opensource-workshop/connect-cms | all versions | 1.41.1 |
| 🐘Packagist | opensource-workshop/connect-cms | ≥ 2.0.0&&< 2.41.1 | 2.41.1 |
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for opensource-workshop/connect-cms. O3's reachability analysis confirms whether the vulnerable code path is actually invoked in your application, so you act on real exposure instead of every transitive match.
Fix
Update opensource-workshop/connect-cms to 1.41.1 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 pinpoints whether GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv is reachable in your code and exactly where to fix it, then blocks exploitation in production at runtime until the patched version is deployed.
Tailored to GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv in your dependencies?
O3 detects GHSA-hxqw-6qv7-cqfv across Packagist dependencies and uses function-level reachability to confirm whether the vulnerable code path is actually reachable — not just present. No false positives.