Vulnerability identifier: #VU83578

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-44381

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 improper input validation. A remote user with the editor.cms_pages, editor.cms_layouts, or editor.cms_partials permissions can bypass safe mode restrictions and execute arbitrary PHP code via template files.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

October CMS: 3.0.0 - 3.0.74, 3.1.0 - 3.1.26

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External links
http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-q22j-5r3g-9hmh

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Q & A

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.