CVE-2022-26352
An issue was discovered in the ContentResource API in dotCMS 3.0 through 22.02. Attackers can craft a multipart form request to post a file whose…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-08-25, remediation due 2022-09-15)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- NVD-CWE-Other
- Published
- 2022-07-17
- Last modified
- 2026-06-17
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
An issue was discovered in the ContentResource API in dotCMS 3.0 through 22.02. Attackers can craft a multipart form request to post a file whose filename is not initially sanitized. This allows directory traversal, in which the file is saved outside of the intended storage location. If anonymous content creation is enabled, this allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload an executable file, such as a .jsp file, that can lead to remote code execution.
Affected products
- dotcms dotcms
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-09-15.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167365/dotCMS-Shell-Upload.html
- https://groups.google.com/g/dotcms
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-26352
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-26352 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-26352 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-08-25, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-09-15. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-26352?
CVE-2022-26352 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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