DotNetNuke (DNN) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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."
Severity = CVSS. Probability = EPSS (FIRST). Exploitation = public signals: KEV, EUVD, ransomware, EPSS above 10 %, no account required.
Exploitation probability EPSS · FIRST
Exploitation signals 4 / 5
- KEV catalog (CISA)03 Nov 2021
- Exploited in EUVD (ENISA)03 Nov 2021
- Used by ransomwareyes
- EPSS above 10 %94.8%
- No account, over the networkno
What to do
Fix
Apply the vendor’s fix as soon as it is available.
CISA guidance: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Meanwhile
Take the service off the internet or restrict access to it, watch the logs and look for signs of compromise.
Manufacturers (CRA)
Exploited vulnerability in your product: early warning to ENISA within 24 h, then notification within 72 h (Article 14 of the Cyber Resilience Act). The CRA explained
Affected products
- DotNetNuke CMS Fixed in 9.1.1
Open source packages OSV
Affected libraries according to OSV, with fixed versions.
Timeline
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Published
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Exploitation reported (ENISA)
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Added to the KEV catalog
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CISA remediation due date
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EPSS peak: 94.8%
References
Other exploited vulnerabilities from the same vendor
- CVE-2018-18325DotNetNuke (DNN) Inadequate Encryption Strength Vulnerability7.6 · Background exploitation
- CVE-2018-15811DotNetNuke (DNN) Inadequate Encryption Strength Vulnerability7.7 · Background exploitation