How severe is CVE-2016-3688?

CVE-2016-3688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3688 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3688?

CVE-2016-3688 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3688?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3688 published?

CVE-2016-3688 was published on 2016-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3688

CVE-2016-3688 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Dotcms
Published: 2016-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in dotCMS before 3.5 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the c0-e3 parameter to dwr/call/plaincall/UserAjax.getUsersList.dwr.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3688?: SQL injection vulnerability in dotCMS before 3.5 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the c0-e3 parameter to dwr/call/plaincall/UserAjax.getUsersList.dwr.
How severe is CVE-2016-3688?: CVE-2016-3688 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3688 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3688?: CVE-2016-3688 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3688?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3688 published?: CVE-2016-3688 was published on 2016-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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