Vulnerability Description
October is a free, open-source, self-hosted CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. In October CMS from version 1.0.319 and before version 1.0.470, backend users with the default "Publisher" system role have access to create & manage users where they can choose which role the new user has. This means that a user with "Publisher" access has the ability to escalate their access to "Developer" access. Issue has been patched in Build 470 (v1.0.470) & v1.1.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Octobercms | October | >= 1.0.319, < 1.0.469 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e31140PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvwThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/78a37298a4ed4602b383522344a31e31140PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rfjc-xrmf-5vvwThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15248?
CVE-2020-15248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). October is a free, open-source, self-hosted CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. In October CMS from version 1.0.319 and before version 1.0.470, backend users with the default "Publisher" ...
How severe is CVE-2020-15248?
CVE-2020-15248 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Octobercms October.