CVE-2016-8903

Name: CVE-2016-8903
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-14T23:20:02.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8903 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in the "Site Browser > Templates pages" screen in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Site Browser > Templates pages" screen in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	<= 3.3

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94311Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8460/Patch
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8468/Patch
https://security.elarlang.eu/multiple-sql-injection-vulnerabilities-in-dotcms-8x-cve-full-disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94311Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8460/Patch
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8468/Patch
https://security.elarlang.eu/multiple-sql-injection-vulnerabilities-in-dotcms-8x-cve-full-disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8903?

SQL injection vulnerability in the "Site Browser > Templates pages" screen in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the orderby parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-8903?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8903 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8903?

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-2016-8903?

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Source: NVD / NIST