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CVE-2017-11466

7.2 · HIGH

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 v…

Published Jul 20, 2017CWE-434EPSS 7.70%

Overview

CVE-2017-11466 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/33GitHubgithub.com/dotCMS/core/issues/12131Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/143383/dotcms411-shell.txtRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/33GitHubgithub.com/dotCMS/core/issues/12131Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/143383/dotcms411-shell.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-11466?

CVE-2017-11466 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-11466?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-11466?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-11466?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-11466 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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