CVE-2019-12872
CVE-2019-12872 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% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Dotcms
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
dotCMS before 5.1.6 is vulnerable to a SQL injection that can be exploited by an attacker of the role Publisher via view_unpushed_bundles.jsp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-12872?
- dotCMS before 5.1.6 is vulnerable to a SQL injection that can be exploited by an attacker of the role Publisher via view_unpushed_bundles.jsp.
- How severe is CVE-2019-12872?
- CVE-2019-12872 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-2019-12872 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-12872?
- CVE-2019-12872 affects Dotcms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-12872?
- 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-2019-12872 published?
- CVE-2019-12872 was published on 2019-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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