CVE-2016-9272 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Blind SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to disclose database information and cause denial of service.

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-2016-9272?

CVE-2016-9272 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 11 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Blind SQL Injection Vulnerability in Exponent CMS through 2.4.0, with the rerank array parameter, can lead to site database information disclosure and denial of service.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9272?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9272?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9272 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-2016-9272 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9272 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Exponentcms Exponent Cms vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29gc-hgfp-33m5.

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