CVE-2016-8897 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php.

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-89

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/30/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28PatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/30/5ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-8897?

CVE-2016-8897 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php.

How severe is CVE-2016-8897?

CVE-2016-8897 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-2016-8897?

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