October CMS safe mode bypass using Twig sandbox escape
CVE-2023-44382

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

octobercms

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 December 2023

What is CVE-2023-44382?

An authenticated backend user of October CMS, possessing specific permissions, can exploit a flaw that bypasses the enforced safe mode limitation. By crafting certain Twig code, the user can execute arbitrary PHP code despite restrictions. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it enables potential attackers to compromise the system and execute unauthorized operations. The issue has been addressed in version 3.4.15, and users are advised to update promptly.

Affected Version(s)

october >= 3.0.0, < 3.4.15

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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