Vulnerability identifier: #VU56118

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-32648

CWE-ID: CWE-640

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
October CMS
Web applications / CMS

Vendor: OctoberCMS

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected application.

The vulnerability exists due to a weak password recovery mechanism. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the web application, reset password for an arbitrary account and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

October CMS: 1.1.0 - 1.1.4, 1.0.319 - 1.0.471

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External links
http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-mxr5-mc97-63rc/

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.