Vulnerability identifier: #VU68284
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-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
October CMS
Web applications /
CMS
Vendor: OctoberCMS
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions when providing public access to the admin panel. A remote user with access to the admin panel and permission to open the "Editor" section can bypass the Safe Mode (cms.safe_mode
) restriction and introduce new PHP code in a CMS template using a specially crafted request. As a result, remote PHP code execution is possible.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
October CMS: 3.0.0 - 3.0.65, 2.2.0 - 2.2.33
External links
http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-x4q7-m6fp-4v9v/
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.