RCE in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
CVE-2017-9822
DNN (aka DotNetNuke) before 9.1.1 has Remote Code Execution via a cookie, aka "2017-08 (Critical) Possible remote code execution on DNN sites."
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.948 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke
- Dotnetnuke Cms Fixed In 9.1.1 — versions DotNetNuke CMS Fixed in 9.1.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Known ransomware campaign use: yes.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security-alert@hpe.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- security-alert@hpe.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Product, Vendor Advisory)
- security-alert@hpe.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (US Government Resource)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-9822?
- CVE-2017-9822 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-07-20.
- How severe is CVE-2017-9822?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-9822 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-9822 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 45 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.