CVE-2016-9184 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to read sensitive database information via untrusted input in the HTML editor 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-2016-9184?
CVE-2016-9184 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/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9184?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9184?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9184 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-2016-9184 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9184 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rrv3-gjv6-v522.