CVE-2016-8903 SQL injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter in dotCMS Site Browser templates.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-8903?

CVE-2016-8903 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Dotcms Dotcms, published on 14 Nov 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Site Browser > Templates pages" screen in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8903?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dotcms Dotcms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8903?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8903 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-2016-8903 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8903 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-49f2-r5xc-q59v.

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