CVE-2024-3165

Name: CVE-2024-3165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-01T22:15:23.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.5/10EPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-3165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.5/10 on the CVSS scale. System->Maintenance-> Log Files in dotCMS dashboard is providing the username/password for database connections in the log output. Nevertheless, this is a moderate issue as it requires a backend admin as well as that dbs are locked down by environment. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

System->Maintenance-> Log Files in dotCMS dashboard is providing the username/password for database connections in the log output. Nevertheless, this is a moderate issue as it requires a backend admin as well as that dbs are locked down by environment. OWASP Top 10 - A05) Insecure Design OWASP Top 10 - A05) Security Misconfiguration OWASP Top 10 - A09) Security Logging and Monitoring Failure

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Dotcms	Dotcms	>= 22.02, < 22.03.15	—
Dotcms	Dotcms	>= 23.01, < 23.01.15	—
Dotcms	Dotcms	>= 23.02, <= 23.09.7	—
Dotcms	Dotcms	23.10.24	1

References

https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/27910Issue Tracking
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/28006Issue Tracking
https://www.dotcms.com/security/SI-70Broken Link
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/issues/27910Issue Tracking
https://github.com/dotCMS/core/pull/28006Issue Tracking
https://www.dotcms.com/security/SI-70Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-3165?

How severe is CVE-2024-3165?

CVE-2024-3165 has a CVSS score of 4.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-3165?

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-2024-3165?

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Source: NVD / NIST