CVE-2022-26352

dotCMS Unrestricted Upload of File

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Used in ransomwarePublic exploitEPSS 91.2%

Published17 Jul 2022
Added to CISA KEV25 Aug 2022
Remediation due15 Sept 2022

Description

An issue was discovered in the ContentResource API in dotCMS 3.0 through 22.02. Attackers can craft a multipart form request to post a file whose filename is not initially sanitized. This allows directory traversal, in which the file is saved outside of the intended storage location. If anonymous content creation is enabled, this allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload an executable file, such as a .jsp file, that can lead to remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Dotcms≥ 3.0 ≤ 22.02

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167365/dotCMS-Shell-Upload.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://groups.google.com/g/dotcmsPermissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-26352US Government Resource

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-26352 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-26352 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 Aug 2022. It has been used in ransomware campaigns.

How severe is CVE-2022-26352?

CVE-2022-26352 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 91.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-26352?

Affected products include Dotcms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26352?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.