CVE-2016-8906 SQL injection in n/a
Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter in dotCMS Site Browser Links pages.
- 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-2016-8906?
CVE-2016-8906 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 > Links 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-2016-8906?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dotcms Dotcms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8906?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8906 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-2016-8906 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8906 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Dotcms Dotcms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jpg-4hj7-xm69.