CVE-2016-2355 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the stName parameter in the dotCMS REST API, potentially compromising database integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-2355?
CVE-2016-2355 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dotcms Dotcms, published on 19 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the REST API in dotCMS before 3.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the stName parameter to api/content/save/1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2355?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotcms Dotcms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2355?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2355 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-2016-2355 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2355 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dotcms Dotcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-chpw-rq32-9rp2.