HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2020-5296
MEDIUM

CVE-2020-5296

CWE-73Published: June 3, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In OctoberCMS (october/october composer package) versions from 1.0.319 and before 1.0.466, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary local files of an October CMS server. The vulnerability is only exploitable by an authenticated backend user with the `cms.manage_assets` permission. Issue has been patched in Build 466 (v1.0.466).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-5296 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 4.9.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

octobercms1 product(s)
october
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/2b8939cc8b5b6fe81e093fe2c9f883ada4e3c8cc
PATCHhttps://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-jv6v-fvvx-4932
PATCHhttps://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/2b8939cc8b5b6fe81e093fe2c9f883ada4e3c8cc
PATCHhttps://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-jv6v-fvvx-4932
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-File-Deletion-CSV-Injection.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2
ADVISORYhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-File-Deletion-CSV-Injection.html
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2

All References (8)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-File-Deletion-CSV-Injection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/2b8939cc8b5b6fe81e093fe2c9f883ada4e3c8ccPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-jv6v-fvvx-4932Patch · Third Party Advisory
→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158730/October-CMS-Build-465-XSS-File-Read-File-Deletion-CSV-Injection.htmlExploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/2Exploit · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/octobercms/october/commit/2b8939cc8b5b6fe81e093fe2c9f883ada4e3c8ccPatch · Third Party Advisory
→
https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-jv6v-fvvx-4932Patch · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2020-5296
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-73
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 3, 2020

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2020-5296 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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