CVE-2016-9287 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search model with the parameter '$term' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.

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	2.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94322Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4327ea96b3de89440693e06d03038Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94322Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4327ea96b3de89440693e06d03038Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9287?

CVE-2016-9287 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search mo...

How severe is CVE-2016-9287?

CVE-2016-9287 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-2016-9287?

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