CVE-2016-8906 describes a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability affecting dotCMS versions prior to 3.3.1. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the "orderby" parameter within the "Site Browser > Links pages" screen. With a CVSS score of 8.8, this vulnerability presents a significant risk, enabling full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system with low attack complexity. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are currently available, and there is minimal community discussion, organizations using vulnerable dotCMS versions should prioritize patching to mitigate potential risks.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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