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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2016-9481

In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments. The method showComments is defined in the expCommentControllercontro...

Vulnerability Description

In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments. The method showComments is defined in the expCommentControllercontroller with the parameter '$this->params['content_id']' 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

VendorProductVersions
ExponentcmsExponent Cms2.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-9481?

CVE-2016-9481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments. The method showComments is defined in the expCommentControllercontro...

How severe is CVE-2016-9481?

CVE-2016-9481 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-2016-9481?

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