CVE-2016-3688

Name: CVE-2016-3688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-19T14:59:02.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in dotCMS before 3.5 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the c0-e3 parameter to dwr/call/plaincall/UserAjax.getUsersList.dwr.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in dotCMS before 3.5 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the c0-e3 parameter to dwr/call/plaincall/UserAjax.getUsersList.dwr.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	<= 3.3.1

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3688?

SQL injection vulnerability in dotCMS before 3.5 allows remote administrators to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the c0-e3 parameter to dwr/call/plaincall/UserAjax.getUsersList.dwr.

How severe is CVE-2016-3688?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3688?

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Source: NVD / NIST