Vulnerability Description
In OctoberCMS (october/october composer package) versions from 1.0.319 and before 1.0.466, a user with the ability to use the import functionality of the `ImportExportController` behavior can be socially engineered by an attacker to upload a maliciously crafted CSV file which could result in a reflected XSS attack on the user in question Issue has been patched in Build 466 (v1.0.466).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Octobercms | October | >= 1.0.319, < 1.0.466 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/cd0b6a791f995d86071a024464c1702efc5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-gg6x-xx78-448cPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/cd0b6a791f995d86071a024464c1702efc5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-gg6x-xx78-448cPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5298?
CVE-2020-5298 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). In OctoberCMS (october/october composer package) versions from 1.0.319 and before 1.0.466, a user with the ability to use the import functionality of the `ImportExportController` behavior can be socia...
How severe is CVE-2020-5298?
CVE-2020-5298 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-2020-5298?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Octobercms October.