CVE-2015-2794: Critical severity DotNetNuke DotNetNuke vulnerability
Published Feb 6, 2017
·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
Remediation
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
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.