CVE-2020-19138 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 8 Sep 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code in DotCMS by uploading dangerous files through the CMSFilter component.

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-2020-19138?

CVE-2020-19138 is a critical vulnerability in Dotcms Dotcms, published on 8 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in DotCMS v5.2.3 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the component "/src/main/java/com/dotmarketing/filters/CMSFilter.java".

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-19138?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dotcms Dotcms.

How do I fix CVE-2020-19138?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-19138 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-19138 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-19138 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-pp29-fm35-p5hj.