CVE-2017-1000119: October/cms October CMS PHP Code Execution Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q263-j3q9-g964
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CVSS 7.2
CWE-434
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2017-1000119 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.2) october cms php code execution vulnerability (CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) affecting October/cms libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves october cms php code execution. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2017-1000119 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2017-1000119
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q263-j3q9-g964
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2
CWE Classification CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Affected Product October/cms
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.2

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2017-1000119

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected October/cms dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

october/cms fixed: Latest secure release 
Upgrade october/cms to Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for october/cms

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-1000119, inspect your project dependencies for October/cms:

inspect dependencies for october/cms

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of October/cms in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, where the product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. In October/cms, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

October CMS build 412 is vulnerable to PHP code execution in the file upload functionality resulting in site compromise and possibly other applications on the server.

CVE-2017-1000119 Affected October/cms Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
october/cms
 Packagist
≤ 1.0.412

References

NVD — CVE-2017-1000119 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000119
October/cms Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/octobercms/october
octobercms.com/support/article/rn-... WEB
http://octobercms.com/support/article/rn-8
October/cms Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154390/October-CMS-Upload-Protection-Bypass-Code-Execution.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1000119?
CVE-2017-1000119 is a security vulnerability in October/cms involving October CMS PHP Code Execution under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
Which October/cms versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: october/cms.
What version fixes CVE-2017-1000119?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is october/cms affected?
Yes, october/cms is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-1000119?
CVE-2017-1000119 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2017-1000119?
CVE-2017-1000119 is classified under CWE-434: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2017-1000119?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for october/cms'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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