Strix
26.1K

CVE-2017-16941

UnknownEPSS 1.56%

Last modified

CVE-2017-16941 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. October CMS through 1.0.428 does not prevent use of .htaccess in themes, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by downloading a theme ZIP archive from /backend/cms/themes, and then uploading and importing a modified archive with two new files: a .php file and a .htaccess file. NOTE: the vendor says "I don't think [an attacker able to login to the system under an account that has access to manage/upload themes] is a threat model that we need to be considering.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

October CMS through 1.0.428 does not prevent use of .htaccess in themes, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by downloading a theme ZIP archive from /backend/cms/themes, and then uploading and importing a modified archive with two new files: a .php file and a .htaccess file. NOTE: the vendor says "I don't think [an attacker able to login to the system under an account that has access to manage/upload themes] is a threat model that we need to be considering.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OctobercmsOctober<= 1.0.428

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16941?
October CMS through 1.0.428 does not prevent use of .htaccess in themes, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code by downloading a theme ZIP archive from /backend/cms/themes, and then uploading and importing a modified archive with two new files: a .php file and a .htaccess file. NOTE: the vendor says "I don't think [an attacker able to login to the system under an account that has access to manage/upload themes] is a threat model that we need to be considering.
How severe is CVE-2017-16941?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16941 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16941?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2017

View all 2017CVEs →

Are you affected by CVE-2017-16941?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST