CVE-2016-9184 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89 CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94227Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94227Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9184?

CVE-2016-9184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names...

How severe is CVE-2016-9184?

CVE-2016-9184 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9184?

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