CVE-2016-9242 SQL injection in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary SQL commands via content_type or subtype parameters in Exponent CMS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-9242?
CVE-2016-9242 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 7 Nov 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the update method in framework/modules/core/controllers/expRatingController.php in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) content_type or (2) subtype parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9242?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9242?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9242 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-2016-9242 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9242 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jc9w-mpvq-c92p.