CVE-2016-9287 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the search functionality, potentially exposing or altering data.
- 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-2016-9287?
CVE-2016-9287 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 15 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search model with the parameter '$term' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9287?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9287?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9287 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-2016-9287 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9287 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x74-43v8-rvp5.