CVE-2020-15248

Privilege escalation by backend users assigned to the default "Publisher" system role

Description

October is a free, open-source, self-hosted CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. In October CMS from version 1.0.319 and before version 1.0.470, backend users with the default "Publisher" system role have access to create & manage users where they can choose which role the new user has. This means that a user with "Publisher" access has the ability to escalate their access to "Developer" access. Issue has been patched in Build 470 (v1.0.470) & v1.1.1.

Categories

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: octobercms october
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvw third party advisory
https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e311402d829 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15248?
CVE-2020-15248 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15248?
To fix CVE-2020-15248, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15248 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15248 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15248?
CVE-2020-15248 affects octobercms october.
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