CVE-2017-5585

Name: CVE-2017-5585
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-22T16:59:00.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.01%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5585 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenText Documentum Content Server (formerly EMC Documentum Content Server) 7.3, when PostgreSQL Database is used and return_top_results_row_based config option is false, does not properly restrict DQL hints, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct DQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary DML or DDL commands via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2520.. EPSS estimates a 2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenText Documentum Content Server (formerly EMC Documentum Content Server) 7.3, when PostgreSQL Database is used and return_top_results_row_based config option is false, does not properly restrict DQL hints, which allows remote authenticated users to conduct DQL injection attacks and execute arbitrary DML or DDL commands via a crafted request. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2520.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.01%

78.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opentext	Documentum Content Server	7.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141124/OpenText-Documentum-Content-Server-7.3-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141124/OpenText-Documentum-Content-Server-7.3-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96224Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5585?

How severe is CVE-2017-5585?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5585 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5585?

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Source: NVD / NIST