CVE-2016-9242 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the update method in framework/modules/core/controllers/expRatingController.php in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) content_type or (2) subtype parameter.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94194Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/6172f67620ac13fc2f4e9d650c619Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94194Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/6172f67620ac13fc2f4e9d650c619Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9242?

CVE-2016-9242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the update method in framework/modules/core/controllers/expRatingController.php in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQ...

How severe is CVE-2016-9242?

CVE-2016-9242 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-9242?

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