SQL Injection Vulnerability in dotCMS by dotCMS
CVE-2016-8905

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Dotcms

Status
Dotcms
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 November 2016

What is CVE-2016-8905?

The SQL injection vulnerability in the JSONTags servlet of dotCMS versions prior to 3.3.1 enables remote authenticated attackers to exploit the system. By manipulating the sort parameter, attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data or database manipulation. It is essential for users of dotCMS to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

References

https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8460/
x_refsource_MISC
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94311
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/0
x_refsource_MISC

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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