CVE-2022-35944

October CMS Safe Mode bypass leads to authenticated RCE (Remote Code Execution)

Description

October is a self-hosted Content Management System (CMS) platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. This vulnerability only affects installations that rely on the safe mode restriction, commonly used when providing public access to the admin panel. Assuming an attacker has access to the admin panel and permission to open the "Editor" section, they can bypass the Safe Mode (`cms.safe_mode`) restriction to introduce new PHP code in a CMS template using a specially crafted request. The issue has been patched in versions 2.2.34 and 3.0.66.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: octobercms october
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-x4q7-m6fp-4v9v third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35944?
CVE-2022-35944 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-35944?
To fix CVE-2022-35944, 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-2022-35944 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-35944 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-2022-35944?
CVE-2022-35944 affects octobercms october.
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