CVE-2023-44382
Octobercms October vulnerability
- Published1 Dec 2023
Description
October is a Content Management System (CMS) and web platform to assist with development workflow. An authenticated backend user with the `editor.cms_pages`, `editor.cms_layouts`, or `editor.cms_partials` permissions who would normally not be permitted to provide PHP code to be executed by the CMS due to `cms.safe_mode` being enabled can write specific Twig code to escape the Twig sandbox and execute arbitrary PHP. This issue has been patched in 3.4.15.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-44382 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-44382 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.87%.
How severe is CVE-2023-44382?
CVE-2023-44382 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-44382?
Affected products include Octobercms October.
How do I fix CVE-2023-44382?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Octobercms October 3.4.15 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-44382 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.