How severe is CVE-2024-3164?

CVE-2024-3164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-3164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3164?

CVE-2024-3164 primarily affects Dotcms. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3164?

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

Does CVE-2024-3164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31761.

When was CVE-2024-3164 published?

CVE-2024-3164 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3164

CVE-2024-3164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dotcms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31761
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dotcms
Published: 2024-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In dotCMS dashboard, the Tools and Log Files tabs under System → Maintenance Portlet, which is and always has been an Admin portlet, is accessible to anyone with that portlet and not just to CMS Admins. Users that get site admin but not a system admin, should not have access to the System Maintenance → Tools portlet. This would share database username and password under Log Files and download DB Dump and other dotCMS Content under Tools. Nothing in the System → Maintenance should be displayed for users with site admin role. Only system admins must have access to System Maintenance. OWASP Top 10 - A01) Broken Access Control OWASP Top 10 - A04) Insecure Design

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3164?: In dotCMS dashboard, the Tools and Log Files tabs under System → Maintenance Portlet, which is and always has been an Admin portlet, is accessible to anyone with that portlet and not just to CMS Admins. Users that get site admin but not a system admin, should not have access to the System Maintenance → Tools portlet. This would share database username and password under Log Files and download DB Dump and other dotCMS Content under Tools. Nothing in the System → Maintenance should be displayed for users with site admin role. Only system admins must have access to System Maintenance. OWASP Top 10 - A01) Broken Access Control OWASP Top 10 - A04) Insecure Design
How severe is CVE-2024-3164?: CVE-2024-3164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-3164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3164?: CVE-2024-3164 primarily affects Dotcms. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3164 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3164 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31761.
When was CVE-2024-3164 published?: CVE-2024-3164 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:1:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:2:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:3:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:4:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:5:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:6:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dotcms:dotcms:23.10.24:7:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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