Improper Input Validation in Exponent CMS by Exponent
CVE-2016-9026

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Exponentcms

Status
Exponent Cms
Vendor
CVE Published:
31 December 2020

What is CVE-2016-9026?

Exponent CMS prior to version 2.6.0 contains a vulnerability in the fileController.php file due to improper input validation. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to manipulate file inputs, leading to unexpected results in file handling operations. It is critical for users of Exponent CMS to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

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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