CVE-2016-8898 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to read or modify database contents via the cart controller.
- 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-2016-8898?
CVE-2016-8898 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 24 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/ecommerce/controllers/cartController.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8898 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-2016-8898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3f9c-9c8w-rrr6.