CVE-2016-10008 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via a parameter in the Content Types screen, potentially compromising database integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-10008?
CVE-2016-10008 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Dotcms Dotcms, published on 19 Feb 2018. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the "Content Types > Content Types" screen in dotCMS before 3.7.2 and 4.x before 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the _EXT_STRUCTURE_direction parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-10008?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotcms Dotcms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10008?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-10008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-10008 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-10008 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dotcms Dotcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hm3p-p4mh-5w98.