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CVE-2016-9184

7.5 · HIGH

In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table na…

Published Nov 4, 2016CWE-89EPSS 1.76%

Overview

CVE-2016-9184 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 4, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94227GitHubgithub.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7f32587c2c89Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94227GitHubgithub.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7f32587c2c89

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9184?

CVE-2016-9184 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 4, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-9184?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-9184?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-9184?

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