Vulnerability identifier: #VU32948

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15128

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
October CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: OctoberCMS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to the application does not tie encrypted cookie value to cookie name. If the attacker is able to obtain encrypted cookies, it is possible to decrypt that information by supplying the encrypted cookie to the application and letting the application to decrypt it.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

October CMS: 1.0.319 - 1.0.467

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External links
http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-55mm-5399-7r63/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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