dotCMS up to 3.7.1/4.1.0 Content Types _EXT_STRUCTURE_direction sql injection

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in dotCMS up to 3.7.1/4.1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Content Types. The manipulation of the argument _EXT_STRUCTURE_direction as part of Parameter results in sql injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-10008. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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A vulnerability was found in dotCMS up to 3.7.1/4.1.0 (Content Management System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component Content Types. The manipulation of the argument _EXT_STRUCTURE_direction as part of a Parameter leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Content Types > Content Types" screen in dotCMS before 3.7.2 and 4.x before 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the _EXT_STRUCTURE_direction parameter.

The bug was discovered 02/12/2017. The weakness was presented 02/19/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.elarlang.eu. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-10008 since 12/19/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The successful exploitation requires a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 372 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 3.7.2 or 4.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-113567 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Content Management System

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• dotCMS

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• 3.7.0
• 3.7.1
• 4.0
• 4.1.0

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• open-source

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