VDB-82553 · CVE-2016-3972 · OpenVAS 103306

dotCMS up to 3.5.0 fileName path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in dotCMS up to 3.5.0. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation of the argument fileName leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-3972. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in dotCMS up to 3.5.0 (Content Management System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation of the argument fileName with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dotTailLogServlet in dotCMS before 3.5.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter.

The weakness was presented 04/18/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-3972 since 04/07/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1006 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 3.5.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

See VDB-82552 for similar entry. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Name

dotCMS

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.7

VulDB Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Temp Score: 2.6
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NVD Base Score: 2.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 103306
OpenVAS Name: dotCMS Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍
Upgrade: dotCMS 3.5.1

Timelineinfo

04/07/2016 🔍
04/18/2016 +11 days 🔍
04/18/2016 +0 days 🔍
04/19/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/13/2018 +907 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-3972 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3972
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82553
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2016 11:59
Updated: 10/13/2018 08:37
Changes: 04/19/2016 11:59 (48), 10/13/2018 08:37 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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