CVE-2016-8905

Name: CVE-2016-8905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-14T23:20:04.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8905 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in the JSONTags servlet in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the JSONTags servlet in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th 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, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8468/Patch, Vendor Advisory
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, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/8468/Patch, Vendor Advisory
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-2016-8905?

SQL injection vulnerability in the JSONTags servlet in dotCMS before 3.3.1 allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the sort parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-8905?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8905 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8905?

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-2016-8905?

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Source: NVD / NIST