CVE-2016-7400 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL commands in Exponent CMS via multiple parameters, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7400?
CVE-2016-7400 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 7 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter in an activate_address address controller action, (2) title parameter in a show blog controller action, or (3) content_id parameter in a showComments expComment controller action.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7400?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7400?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7400 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2016-7400 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7400 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mq7-238w-j3cr.