CVE-2017-11466 describes an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in dotCMS 4.1.1, specifically within the AjaxFileUploadServlet. Authenticated administrators can exploit this by using directory traversal in the fieldName parameter to upload malicious .jsp files to arbitrary locations, leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability is rated as High severity (CVSS 7.2) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, its potential impact remains critical.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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