CVE-2016-9282

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/e83721a5b9fcc88e1141a8fb29c3d1bd522257c1 patch issue tracking
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037281 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9282?
CVE-2016-9282 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9282?
To fix CVE-2016-9282, 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-2016-9282 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9282 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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