CVE-2017-1000119
HighPublic exploitOctober CMS PHP Code Execution
Published May 13, 2022 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-q263-j3q9-g964
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-1000119 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.2 v3.1) affecting October (Octobercms), october/cms (composer).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.2
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
61%
Higher than 99.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OctoberOctobercms | 1.0.412 | n/a |
| october/cmscomposer | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 13, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttp://octobercms.com/support/article/rn-8
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154390/October-CMS-Upload-Protection-Bypass-Code-Execution.html
- advisoryGHSA advisory
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-1000119
- exploitMSF october_upload_bypass_exec.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: October (Octobercms) versions 1.0.412; october/cms (composer). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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