Security readout for executives and security teams
dotCMS versions before 3.3.2 allowed attacker-controlled subject text in the send-email function to change email headers. This could let an attacker alter how application-generated email is addressed or interpreted, creating phishing, spam, or trust-abuse risk. The bundle does not show active exploitation. Most relevant to organizations running dotCMS before 3.3.2 where email-sending functionality accepts subject input from untrusted users or public workflows. Exact reachability and authentication requirements are not established in the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or customer-facing dotCMS systems that send email. Business risk is mainly abuse of trusted application email, not evidence of system takeover from the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory dotCMS instances and confirm whether any are older than 3.3.2.; Review the dotCMS 3.3.2 changelog and vendor guidance before remediation.; Upgrade affected dotCMS instances to 3.3.2 or a supported newer release..
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- https://dotcms.com/docs/latest/change-log#release-3.3.2CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://security.elarlang.eu/cve-2016-4803-dotcms-email-header-injection-vulnerability-full-disclosure.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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