How severe is CVE-2016-8600?

CVE-2016-8600 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8600 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8600?

CVE-2016-8600 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8600?

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-2016-8600 published?

CVE-2016-8600 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8600

CVE-2016-8600 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dotcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Dotcms
Published: 2016-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In dotCMS 3.2.1, attacker can load captcha once, fill it with correct value and then this correct value is ok for forms with captcha check later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8600?: In dotCMS 3.2.1, attacker can load captcha once, fill it with correct value and then this correct value is ok for forms with captcha check later.
How severe is CVE-2016-8600?: CVE-2016-8600 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8600 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8600?: CVE-2016-8600 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8600?: 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-2016-8600 published?: CVE-2016-8600 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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