CVE-2016-9284

Description

getUsersByJSON in framework/modules/users/controllers/usersController.php in Exponent CMS v2.4.0 allows remote attackers to read user information via users/getUsersByJSON/sort/ and a trailing string.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/e7b6856ac384bf2b8ea7761a1e46d6e4186d36f4 issue tracking patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037281 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9284?
CVE-2016-9284 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9284?
To fix CVE-2016-9284, 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-2016-9284 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9284 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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