CVE-2018-17422

Name: CVE-2018-17422
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-07T23:29:01+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-17422 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dotCMS before 5.0.2 has open redirects via the html/common/forward_js.jsp FORWARD_URL parameter or the html/portlet/ext/common/page_preview_popup.jsp hostname parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dotCMS before 5.0.2 has open redirects via the html/common/forward_js.jsp FORWARD_URL parameter or the html/portlet/ext/common/page_preview_popup.jsp hostname parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.59%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-601

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dotcms	Dotcms	< 5.0.2

References

https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/15286Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/15286Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-17422?

dotCMS before 5.0.2 has open redirects via the html/common/forward_js.jsp FORWARD_URL parameter or the html/portlet/ext/common/page_preview_popup.jsp hostname parameter.

How severe is CVE-2018-17422?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-17422 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-17422?

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-2018-17422?

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Source: NVD / NIST