CVE-2023-44381

October CMS safe mode bypass using Page template injection

Description

October is a Content Management System (CMS) and web platform to assist with development workflow. An authenticated backend user with the `editor.cms_pages`, `editor.cms_layouts`, or `editor.cms_partials` permissions who would normally not be permitted to provide PHP code to be executed by the CMS due to `cms.safe_mode` being enabled can craft a special request to include PHP code in the CMS template. This issue has been patched in version 3.4.15.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: octobercms october
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-q22j-5r3g-9hmh vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44381?
CVE-2023-44381 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44381?
To fix CVE-2023-44381, 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-2023-44381 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44381 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-2023-44381?
CVE-2023-44381 affects octobercms october.
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