CVE-2017-5344 describes a critical blind boolean SQL injection vulnerability in dotCMS through version 3.6.1, specifically within the /categoriesServlet path's findChildrenByFilter() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated, remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL queries due to insufficient sanitization of the 'q' and 'inode' parameters, bypassing previous remediation efforts. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical), successful exploitation can lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its exploitability, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.