CVE-2016-9183 SQL injection in n/a
Attackers can bypass SQL injection filters in Exponent CMS to access sensitive database information via crafted input.
- 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-2016-9183?
CVE-2016-9183 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 4 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In /framework/modules/ecommerce/controllers/orderController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is passed into selectObjectsBySql. The method selectObjectsBySql of class mysqli_database uses the injectProof method to prevent SQL injection, but this filter can be bypassed easily: it only sanitizes user input if there are odd numbers of ' or " characters. Impact is Information Disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9183?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9183?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9183 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-2016-9183 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9183 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3qmw-8chv-6j3f.