CVE-2016-9288 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the target parameter in the navigation 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-2016-9288?
CVE-2016-9288 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
In framework/modules/navigation/controllers/navigationController.php in Exponent CMS v2.4.0 or older, the parameter "target" of function "DragnDropReRank" is directly used without any filtration which caused SQL injection. The payload can be used like this: /navigation/DragnDropReRank/target/1.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9288?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9288?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9288 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-2016-9288 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9288 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7xgm-jxp3-q6jg.