CVE-2020-5296

Public Exploit
Arbitrary File Deletion vulnerability in OctoberCMS

Description

In OctoberCMS (october/october composer package) versions from 1.0.319 and before 1.0.466, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary local files of an October CMS server. The vulnerability is only exploitable by an authenticated backend user with the `cms.manage_assets` permission. Issue has been patched in Build 466 (v1.0.466).

Categories

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.38% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory seclists.org 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/commit/2b8939cc8b5b6fe81e093fe2c9f883ada4e3c8cc third party advisory patch
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-jv6v-fvvx-4932 third party advisory patch
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-File-Deletion-CSV-Injection.html third party advisory vdb entry exploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2 mailing list third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5296?
CVE-2020-5296 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-5296?
To fix CVE-2020-5296, 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-2020-5296 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-5296 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-5296?
CVE-2020-5296 affects octobercms october.
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