Vulnerability identifier: #VU59615
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
October CMS
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: OctoberCMS
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary PHP code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the theme import feature. A remote user with access to the backend can bypass the safe mode feature that prevents PHP execution in the CMS templates and execute arbitrary PHP code on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
October CMS: 1.1.0 - 1.1.5, 1.0.319 - 1.0.472
External links
http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-5hfj-r725-wpc4/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.