CVE-2016-3972
CVE-2016-3972 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dotcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Dotcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-3972?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2016-3972?
- CVE-2016-3972 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-3972 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-3972?
- CVE-2016-3972 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-3972?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-3972 published?
- CVE-2016-3972 was published on 2016-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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