CVE-2016-7791 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Exponent CMS 2.3.9 suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in /install/index.php. An attacker can upload an evil 'exploit.tar.gz' file to the website, then extract it by visiting '/install/index.php?install_sample=../../files/exploit', which leads to arbitrary code execution.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.3.9

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/11ExploitMailing ListPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93119Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/11ExploitMailing ListPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93119Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-7791?

CVE-2016-7791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Exponent CMS 2.3.9 suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in /install/index.php. An attacker can upload an evil 'exploit.tar.gz' file to the website, then extract it by visiting '/install/...

How severe is CVE-2016-7791?

CVE-2016-7791 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7791?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Exponentcms Exponent Cms.