Learn about CVE-2020-5296 affecting OctoberCMS versions 1.0.319 to 1.0.466. Find out the impact, affected systems, exploitation details, and mitigation steps to secure your server.
OctoberCMS (october/october composer package) versions from 1.0.319 to 1.0.466 are vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion, allowing attackers to delete local files on the server.
Understanding CVE-2020-5296
In OctoberCMS versions 1.0.319 to 1.0.466, an attacker with specific permissions can exploit a vulnerability to delete files on the server.
What is CVE-2020-5296?
The vulnerability in OctoberCMS allows an authenticated backend user with the
cms.manage_assets
permission to delete arbitrary local files on the server.
The Impact of CVE-2020-5296
Technical Details of CVE-2020-5296
OctoberCMS vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows an authenticated backend user to delete arbitrary local files on the OctoberCMS server.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated backend user with the
cms.manage_assets
permission.
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent exploitation of CVE-2020-5296.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates