CVE-2015-2794: Critical severity DotNetNuke DotNetNuke vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2017
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Updated

The installation wizard in DotNetNuke (DNN) before 7.4.1 allows remote attackers to reinstall the application and gain SuperUser access via a direct request to Install/InstallWizard.aspx.

Affected Software

2 affected components
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke<=07.04.00
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke<=07.04.00

Event History

Feb 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-2794?

CVE-2015-2794 has a medium severity level as it allows unauthorized reinstallation and SuperUser access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-2794?

To fix CVE-2015-2794, upgrade DotNetNuke to version 7.4.1 or later.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2015-2794?

Exploiting CVE-2015-2794 can lead to unauthorized control over the application with SuperUser privileges.

4

Which versions of DotNetNuke are affected by CVE-2015-2794?

CVE-2015-2794 affects all versions of DotNetNuke prior to 7.4.1.

5

Is there a way to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2015-2794 without upgrading?

Yes, the risk can be mitigated by restricting access to the Install/InstallWizard.aspx page.

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