Multiple vulnerabilities in October CMS

Published: 2024-06-28

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-25637 CVE-2024-24764
CWE-ID	CWE-79 CWE-601
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	October CMS Web applications / CMS
Vendor	OctoberCMS

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU93481

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-25637

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data passed via the X-October-Request-Handler header. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website, however requires the possibility to intercept and modify HTTP headers sent by the victim.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

October CMS: 3.2.0 - 3.5.14

CPE2.3

External links

http://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-rjw8-v7rr-r563

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU93480

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24764

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')