Summary
Patches (fixed version)
- Apply v1.8.4.
Workarounds
- Remove the site search (e.g. hide frames).。
References
none
Impact
- Information that is restricted from viewing in the search results of site searches (※) can still be viewed via the main text (a feature added in v1.8.0).
- Impact by version
- v1.8.0 ~ v1.8.3: It will be displayed in the text.
- v1.8.0 and earlier: It will not be displayed in the body of the text, but the title (frame name) will be displayed with a link.
- Target viewing restriction function
- Frame publishing function (private, limited publishing)
- IP Restriction Page
- Password setting page
- Impact by version
Affected versions
opensource-workshop/connect-cms (<= 1.8.3)
Security releases
opensource-workshop/connect-cms → 1.8.4 (composer)
Kodem intelligence
Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.
Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.
Remediation advice
Upgrade opensource-workshop/connect-cms to 1.8.4 or later to resolve this vulnerability.
Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.
Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J? GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J is a high-severity security vulnerability in opensource-workshop/connect-cms (composer), affecting versions <= 1.8.3. It is fixed in 1.8.4.
- Which versions of opensource-workshop/connect-cms are affected by GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J? opensource-workshop/connect-cms (composer) versions <= 1.8.3 is affected.
- Is there a fix for GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J? Yes. GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J is fixed in 1.8.4. Upgrade to this version or later.
- Is GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
- What actually determines whether GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
- How do I fix GHSA-2237-5R9W-VM8J? Upgrade
opensource-workshop/connect-cmsto 1.8.4 or later.