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CVE-2021-32648

October CMS Improper Authentication

8.2 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 90.4%
  1. Published26 Aug 2021
  2. Added to CISA KEV18 Jan 2022
  3. Remediation due1 Feb 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

In affected versions of the october/system package an attacker can request an account password reset and then gain access to the account using a specially crafted request.

Added to KEV: 18 Jan 2022Federal remediation due: 1 Feb 2022

Description

octobercms in a CMS platform based on the Laravel PHP Framework. In affected versions of the october/system package an attacker can request an account password reset and then gain access to the account using a specially crafted request. The issue has been patched in Build 472 and v1.1.5.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Octobercms October≥ 1.1.1 < 1.1.5 · 1.0.471

Remediation

Fixed in
Octobercms October≥ 1.1.5

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2021-32648 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2021-32648 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 18 Jan 2022.

How severe is CVE-2021-32648?

CVE-2021-32648 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.2, rated high. EPSS estimates a 90.4% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2021-32648?

Affected products include Octobercms October.

How do I fix CVE-2021-32648?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Octobercms October 1.1.5 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.