CVE-2023-44382

October CMS safe mode bypass using Twig sandbox escape

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 write specific Twig code to escape the Twig sandbox and execute arbitrary PHP. This issue has been patched in 3.4.15.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.25%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: octobercms october
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-p8q3-h652-65vx vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-44382?
CVE-2023-44382 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-44382?
To fix CVE-2023-44382, 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-2023-44382 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-44382 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-2023-44382?
CVE-2023-44382 affects octobercms october.
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