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GHSA-3888-q23f-x7qhmedium4.9

October CMS has Safe Mode Bypass via CSS Preprocessor Compilers

Impact

A server-side information disclosure vulnerability was identified in the handling of CSS preprocessor files. Backend users with Editor permissions could craft .less, .sass, or .scss files that leverage the compiler's import functionality to read arbitrary files from the server. This worked even with cms.safe_mode enabled.

Source excerpt · OSV
Applies when

Impact

  • Potential exposure of sensitive server-side files
  • Requires authenticated backend access with Editor permissions
  • Only relevant when cms.safe_mode is enabled (otherwise direct PHP injection is already possible)

Affected packages

Start with the recorded fix for your release branch. Check your installed version and test compatibility before upgrading. Fixing this advisory does not rule out other vulnerabilities in the release.

october/system Packagist
Affected rangeRecorded fix
Earlier releases before 3.7.14Ecosystem versions3.7.14
From 4.0.0 before 4.1.10Ecosystem versions4.1.10

Version evidence: OSV · GHSA-3888-q23f-x7qh

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Original source description

A server-side information disclosure vulnerability was identified in the handling of CSS preprocessor files. Backend users with Editor permissions could craft .less, .sass, or .scss files that leverage the compiler's import functionality to read arbitrary files from the server. This worked even with cms.safe_mode enabled.

Impact

  • Potential exposure of sensitive server-side files
  • Requires authenticated backend access with Editor permissions
  • Only relevant when cms.safe_mode is enabled (otherwise direct PHP injection is already possible)

Patches

The vulnerability has been patched in v3.7.14 and v4.1.10. When cms.safe_mode is enabled, .less, .sass, and .scss files can no longer be created, uploaded, or edited across the CMS editor, media manager, and file upload interfaces. All users are encouraged to upgrade to the latest patched version.

Workarounds

If upgrading immediately is not possible:

  • Set cms.editable_asset_types config to ['css', 'js'] to remove preprocessor file types from the editor

  • Restrict Editor tool access to fully trusted administrators only

  • Reported by Chris Alupului

References