Improper Input Validation in Exponent CMS Affects UsersController
CVE-2016-9022

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Exponentcms

Status
Exponent Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2020

What is CVE-2016-9022?

Exponent CMS prior to version 2.6.0 is vulnerable due to inadequate input validation in the usersController.php file. This oversight can potentially allow attackers to exploit the system, leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of user data. It is essential for users of Exponent CMS to update to the latest version to mitigate this issue and enhance the overall security of their applications.

References

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/a8efd9...
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https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/chan...
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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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