CVE-2016-4040
CVE-2016-4040 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dotcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Dotcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in the Workflow Screen in dotCMS before 3.3.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4040?
- SQL injection vulnerability in the Workflow Screen in dotCMS before 3.3.2 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4040?
- CVE-2016-4040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-4040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4040?
- CVE-2016-4040 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4040?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-4040 published?
- CVE-2016-4040 was published on 2016-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://dotcms.com/security/SI-36
- https://github.com/dotCMS/core/commit/bc4db5d71dc67015572f8e4c6fdf87e29b854d02
- https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/8840
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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