CVE-2016-9287

Description

In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search model with the parameter '$term' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.53%
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/94322 vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4327ea96b3de89440693e06d03038121aa1fdcea issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9287?
CVE-2016-9287 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9287?
To fix CVE-2016-9287, 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-2016-9287 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9287 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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