Vulnerability identifier: #VU28768

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5297

CWE-ID: CWE-73

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
October CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: OctoberCMS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to upload files to arbitrary directory on the server.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows an attacker to control path of the uploaded files. A remote authenticated user with  cms.manage_assets permission can upload whitelisted files to any directory on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

October CMS: 1.0.319 - 1.0.465

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External links
http://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/6711dae8ef70caf0e94cec434498012a2ccd86b8
http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-9722-rr68-rfpg

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.