CVE-2020-21523
Published Sep 30, 2020 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
A Server-Side Freemarker template injection vulnerability in halo CMS v1.1.3 In the Edit Theme File function. The ftl file can be edited. This is the Freemarker template file. This file can cause arbitrary code execution when it is rendered in the background. exp: <#assign test="freemarker.template.utility.Execute"?new()> ${test("touch /tmp/freemarkerPwned")}
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QFinch assessment
A Server-Side Freemarker template injection vulnerability in halo CMS v1.1.3 In the Edit Theme File function. The ftl file can be edited. This is the Freemarker template file. This file can cause arbitrary code execution when it is rendered in the background. exp: <#assign test="freemarker.template.utility.Execute"?new()> ${test("touch /tmp/freemarkerPwned")}
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
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Sources and record history
Record history
Published Sep 30, 2020 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026