CVE-2017-11466

Name: CVE-2017-11466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-20T00:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-11466 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in com/dotmarketing/servlets/AjaxFileUploadServlet.class in dotCMS 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload .jsp files to arbitrary locations via directory traversal sequences in the fieldName parameter to servlets/ajax_file_upload. This results in arbitrary code execution by requesting the .jsp file at a /assets URI.. EPSS estimates a 7.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary file upload vulnerability in com/dotmarketing/servlets/AjaxFileUploadServlet.class in dotCMS 4.1.1 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload .jsp files to arbitrary locations via directory traversal sequences in the fieldName parameter to servlets/ajax_file_upload. This results in arbitrary code execution by requesting the .jsp file at a /assets URI.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.70%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	4.1.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/12131Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143383/dotcms411-shell.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/33Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/12131Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143383/dotcms411-shell.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-11466?

How severe is CVE-2017-11466?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-11466 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11466?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST