CVE-2018-15812 affects DNN (DotNetNuke) versions 9.2 through 9.2.1, stemming from an incorrect conversion of encryption key source values that leads to reduced entropy. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a critical risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for confidentiality impact without requiring user interaction. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available, including a Metasploit module for remote code execution via cookie deserialization, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 9.2, <= 9.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dnnsoftware:dotnetnuke:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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