How severe is CVE-2024-3165?

CVE-2024-3165 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-2024-3165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-3165?

CVE-2024-3165 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-2024-3165?

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

Does CVE-2024-3165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-3165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31762.

When was CVE-2024-3165 published?

CVE-2024-3165 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-3165

CVE-2024-3165 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-31762
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Dotcms
Published: 2024-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

System->Maintenance-> Log Files in dotCMS dashboard is providing the username/password for database connections in the log output. Nevertheless, this is a moderate issue as it requires a backend admin as well as that dbs are locked down by environment. OWASP Top 10 - A05) Insecure Design OWASP Top 10 - A05) Security Misconfiguration OWASP Top 10 - A09) Security Logging and Monitoring Failure

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3165?: System->Maintenance-> Log Files in dotCMS dashboard is providing the username/password for database connections in the log output. Nevertheless, this is a moderate issue as it requires a backend admin as well as that dbs are locked down by environment. OWASP Top 10 - A05) Insecure Design OWASP Top 10 - A05) Security Misconfiguration OWASP Top 10 - A09) Security Logging and Monitoring Failure
How severe is CVE-2024-3165?: CVE-2024-3165 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-2024-3165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3165?: CVE-2024-3165 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-2024-3165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3165 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-3165 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-31762.
When was CVE-2024-3165 published?: CVE-2024-3165 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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