CVE-2016-8905 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter in the JSONTags servlet of dotCMS.
- 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-2016-8905?
CVE-2016-8905 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 JSONTags servlet in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8905?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotcms Dotcms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8905?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8905 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-2016-8905 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8905 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dotcms Dotcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-34w4-v7w4-hxvc.