CVE-2016-9242

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the update method in framework/modules/core/controllers/expRatingController.php in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) content_type or (2) subtype parameter.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.43%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94194 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/6172f67620ac13fc2f4e9d650c61937d48e9ecb9 issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9242?
CVE-2016-9242 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9242?
To fix CVE-2016-9242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-9242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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