CVE-2022-21705 Scanner

Octobercms is a popular self-hosted content management system (CMS) based on Laravel PHP Framework. This platform is widely used for building websites, online stores, and various web applications. Its user-friendly interface and ease of customization make it highly desirable for web developers and non-programmers alike. 

However, a recent security vulnerability, CVE-2022-21705, has been identified in this platform. The vulnerability results from the fact that user input was not properly sanitized before rendering. Specifically, an authenticated user with the permissions to create, modify, and delete website pages can exploit this vulnerability to bypass `cms.safe_mode` / `cms.enableSafeMode` and execute arbitrary code.

Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to serious consequences for website owners. Attackers can gain access to the backend area of websites and exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious code, implant backdoors, steal sensitive data, and even take full control over the affected websites. This vulnerability is particularly dangerous for admin panels that rely on safe mode and restricted permissions.

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REFERENCES

• https://github.com/octobercms/library/commit/c393c5ce9ca2c5acc3ed6c9bb0dab5ffd61965fe
• https://github.com/octobercms/october/security/advisories/GHSA-79jw-2f46-wv22