CVE-2016-9481 SQL injection in n/a
SQL injection in Exponent CMS allows attackers to manipulate database queries via the content_id parameter in the comment 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-2016-9481?
CVE-2016-9481 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms, published on 29 Nov 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments. The method showComments is defined in the expCommentControllercontroller with the parameter '$this->params['content_id']' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Exponentcms Exponent Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9481?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9481 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-2016-9481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65g3-q92m-w5gc.