CVE-2023-48227

Umbraco CMS Backoffice User can bypass "Publish" restriction

Description

Umbraco is an ASP.NET content management system (CMS). Starting in version 8.0.0 and prior to versions 8.18.10, 10.7.0, and 12.3.0, Backoffice users with send for approval permission but not publish permission are able to publish in some scenarios. Versions 8.18.10, 10.7.0, and 12.3.0 contains a patch for this issue. No known workarounds are available.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.11%
Affected: umbraco Umbraco-CMS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/umbraco/Umbraco-CMS/security/advisories/GHSA-335x-5wcm-8jv2 url repurposed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48227?
CVE-2023-48227 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-48227?
To fix CVE-2023-48227, 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-2023-48227 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-48227 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-2023-48227?
CVE-2023-48227 affects umbraco Umbraco-CMS.
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