Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in dotCMS through 3.6.1. The findChildrenByFilter() function which is called by the web accessible path /categoriesServlet performs string interpolation and direct SQL query execution. SQL quote escaping and a keyword blacklist were implemented in a new class, SQLUtil (main/java/com/dotmarketing/common/util/SQLUtil.java), as part of the remediation of CVE-2016-8902; however, these can be overcome in the case of the q and inode parameters to the /categoriesServlet path. Overcoming these controls permits a number of blind boolean SQL injection vectors in either parameter. The /categoriesServlet web path can be accessed remotely and without authentication in a default dotCMS deployment.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dotcms | Dotcms | <= 3.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dotcms.com/security/SI-39Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/34ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96259
- https://github.com/xdrr/webapp-exploits/blob/master/vendors/dotcms/2017.01.blindExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41377/
- http://dotcms.com/security/SI-39Vendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Feb/34ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96259
- https://github.com/xdrr/webapp-exploits/blob/master/vendors/dotcms/2017.01.blindExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41377/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5344?
CVE-2017-5344 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in dotCMS through 3.6.1. The findChildrenByFilter() function which is called by the web accessible path /categoriesServlet performs string interpolation and direct SQL query ex...
How severe is CVE-2017-5344?
CVE-2017-5344 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5344?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dotcms Dotcms.