CVE-2016-4040 SQL injection in n/a
Remote administrators can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter in the Workflow 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-2016-4040?
CVE-2016-4040 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Dotcms Dotcms, published on 19 Apr 2016. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Workflow Screen in dotCMS before 3.3.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4040?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotcms Dotcms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4040?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4040 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-2016-4040 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4040 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dotcms Dotcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm3m-xgwh-g333.