CVE-2026-16337

Vulnerability Description

Improper authorization in the ToolGroupResource and RoleAjax REST/DWR endpoints in dotCMS dotCMS 21.02 through 26.06.22-03 on all platforms allows a low-privileged authenticated backend user to self-assign the administrative layout and self-grant the CMS Administrator role, then achieve remote code execution via a crafted OSGi bundle upload whose BundleActivator executes arbitrary shell commands.

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/36344

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16337?

CVE-2026-16337 is a documented vulnerability. Improper authorization in the ToolGroupResource and RoleAjax REST/DWR endpoints in dotCMS dotCMS 21.02 through 26.06.22-03 on all platforms allows a low-privileged authenticated backend user to self-a...

How severe is CVE-2026-16337?

CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-16337. Check NVD for updates.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16337?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.