CVE-2016-3972

Name: CVE-2016-3972
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-18T15:59:04.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the dotTailLogServlet in dotCMS before 3.5.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dotTailLogServlet in dotCMS before 3.5.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	<= 3.5

References

http://dotcms.com/security/SI-34Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/36Exploit
http://dotcms.com/security/SI-34Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/36Exploit

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3972?

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dotTailLogServlet in dotCMS before 3.5.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-3972?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3972?

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-2016-3972?

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Source: NVD / NIST