ID:5649 - Exploit for PHP file inclusion in October CMS - CVE-2020-5295

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:5649 - Exploit for PHP file inclusion in October CMS - CVE-2020-5295

ID:5649 - Exploit for PHP file inclusion in October CMS - CVE-2020-5295

Published: June 17, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU28765
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5295
CWE-ID: CWE-98
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
October CMS

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to include and execute arbitrary PHP files on the server.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect input validation when including PHP files. A remote authenticated user with `cms.manage_assets` permission can send a specially crafted HTTP request to the affected application, include and execute arbitrary PHP code on the system with privileges of the web server.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.