CVE-2016-8902 SQL injection in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter in the categoriesServlet, 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-2016-8902?
CVE-2016-8902 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Dotcms Dotcms, published on 14 Nov 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 categoriesServlet servlet in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote not authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8902?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotcms Dotcms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8902?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8902 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-2016-8902 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8902 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dotcms Dotcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fxrj-6xr6-jph9.