dotCMS 4.1.1 FileUploadServlet AjaxFileUploadServlet.class fieldName unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in dotCMS 4.1.1. This affects an unknown function of the file com/dotmarketing/servlets/AjaxFileUploadServlet.class of the component FileUploadServlet. The manipulation of the argument fieldName results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-11466. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in dotCMS 4.1.1 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown part of the file com/dotmarketing/servlets/AjaxFileUploadServlet.class of the component FileUploadServlet. The manipulation of the argument fieldName with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in com/dotmarketing/servlets/AjaxFileUploadServlet.class in dotCMS 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload .jsp files to arbitrary locations via directory traversal sequences in the fieldName parameter to servlets/ajax_file_upload. This results in arbitrary code execution by requesting the .jsp file at a /assets URI.

The bug was discovered 07/17/2017. The weakness was published 07/20/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-11466 since 07/19/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A authentication is necessary for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1608.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.7
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NVD Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 103306
OpenVAS Name: dotCMS 4.1.1 Remote Shell Upload Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/17/2017 🔍
07/19/2017 +2 days 🔍
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07/20/2017 +1 days 🔍
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12/13/2022 +1972 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 143383
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11466 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104310

Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2017 20:06
Updated: 12/13/2022 12:03
Changes: 07/20/2017 20:06 (62), 10/30/2019 19:18 (1), 12/13/2022 12:03 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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