CVE-2022-35944: October CMS Safe Mode bypass leads to authenticated RCE (Remote Code Execution)

Published Oct 13, 2022
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Updated

October is a self-hosted Content Management System (CMS) platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. This vulnerability only affects installations that rely on the safe mode restriction, commonly used when providing public access to the admin panel. Assuming an attacker has access to the admin panel and permission to open the "Editor" section, they can bypass the Safe Mode (cms.safemode) restriction to introduce new PHP code in a CMS template using a specially crafted request. The issue has been patched in versions 2.2.34 and 3.0.66.

Affected Software

2 affected components
October CMS Debugbar<2.2.34
October CMS Debugbar>=3.0.00<3.0.66

Event History

Oct 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-35944?

CVE-2022-35944 is a vulnerability in October CMS, a self-hosted Content Management System based on the Laravel PHP Framework.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2022-35944?

CVE-2022-35944 affects installations of October CMS that rely on the safe mode restriction.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2022-35944?

CVE-2022-35944 has a severity rating of high (7.2).

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-35944?

To fix CVE-2022-35944, update your October CMS installation to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-35944?

More information about CVE-2022-35944 can be found in the GitHub Security Advisory linked in the references.

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