CVE-2016-9282 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can read database information via SQL injection in the search module of Exponent CMS.
- 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-2016-9282?
CVE-2016-9282 is a high-severity 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
SQL Injection in framework/modules/search/controllers/searchController.php in Exponent CMS v2.4.0 allows remote attackers to read database information via action=search&module=search with the search_string parameter.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9282?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9282?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9282 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-2016-9282 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9282 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c7x2-8jwx-9vxp.