CVE-2021-32650
Prior to versions 1.0.473 and 1.1.6, an attacker with access to the backend is able to execute PHP code by using the theme import feature.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.09%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
October CMS is a self-hosted content management system (CMS) platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. Prior to versions 1.0.473 and 1.1.6, an attacker with access to the backend is able to execute PHP code by using the theme import feature. This will bypass the safe mode feature that prevents PHP execution in the CMS templates.The issue has been patched in Build 473 (v1.0.473) and v1.1.6. Those unable to upgrade may apply the patch to their installation manually as a workaround.
- CVSS 3.1
- 8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.09% probability · 81th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-74, CWE-94
- Affected
- octobercms/october
- Source
- security-advisories@github.com
References
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/167b592eed291ae1563c8fcc5b9b34a03a300f26Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-5hfj-r725-wpc4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/167b592eed291ae1563c8fcc5b9b34a03a300f26Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-5hfj-r725-wpc4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.