SQL Injection Vulnerability in Exponent CMS by Exponent
CVE-2016-7788

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Exponentcms

Status
Exponent Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 March 2017

What is CVE-2016-7788?

A SQL injection vulnerability exists in Exponent CMS versions 2.3.9 and earlier, specifically in the framework/modules/users/models/user.php file. This flaw enables remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries through the username parameter, potentially leading to unauthorized access and execution of arbitrary SQL commands. Exploitation of this vulnerability can compromise the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the target database, making it critical for users to apply security updates and ensure proper data validation measures are implemented.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139484/Exponent-CMS-...
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https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5...
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/12
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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