CVE-2016-7453 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can perform SQL injection via the Pixidou Image Editor in Exponent CMS, potentially reading or modifying database contents.

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-2016-7453?

CVE-2016-7453 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 3 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Pixidou Image Editor in Exponent CMS prior to v2.3.9 patch 2 could be used to perform an fid SQL Injection.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7453?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7453?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7453 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-2016-7453 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7453 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Exponentcms Exponent Cms vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qw68-4398-p6jw.

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