CVE-2016-9481

Public Exploit

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037368 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94590 vdb entry
http://www.pang0lin.com/?p=1076 technical description exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9481?
CVE-2016-9481 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9481?
To fix CVE-2016-9481, 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-2016-9481 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-9481 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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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