critical
10
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2242: Code Injection

First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )

Exponent CMS 2.x before 2.3.7 Patch 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the sc parameter to install/index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ExponentCMS=2.0.0
ExponentCMS=2.0.1
ExponentCMS=2.0.2
ExponentCMS=2.0.3
ExponentCMS=2.0.4
ExponentCMS=2.0.4-p3
ExponentCMS=2.0.5
ExponentCMS=2.0.5-p1
ExponentCMS=2.0.6
ExponentCMS=2.0.6-p2
ExponentCMS=2.0.7
ExponentCMS=2.0.8
ExponentCMS=2.0.8-p2
ExponentCMS=2.0.9
ExponentCMS=2.0.9-p5
ExponentCMS=2.1.0-alpha
ExponentCMS=2.1.1
ExponentCMS=2.1.2
ExponentCMS=2.1.3
ExponentCMS=2.1.4
ExponentCMS=2.1.4-p11
ExponentCMS=2.2.0
ExponentCMS=2.2.0-p5
ExponentCMS=2.2.1
ExponentCMS=2.2.2
ExponentCMS=2.2.2-p2
ExponentCMS=2.2.3
ExponentCMS=2.2.3-p14
ExponentCMS=2.3.0
ExponentCMS=2.3.0-p4
ExponentCMS=2.3.1
ExponentCMS=2.3.1-p4
ExponentCMS=2.3.2
ExponentCMS=2.3.2-p2
ExponentCMS=2.3.3
ExponentCMS=2.3.3-p1
ExponentCMS=2.3.4
ExponentCMS=2.3.4-p1
ExponentCMS=2.3.5
ExponentCMS=2.3.5-p2
ExponentCMS=2.3.7
ExponentCMS=2.3.8

Remedy

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135721/Exponent-2.3.7-PHP-Code-Execution.html

Remedy

http://www.exponentcms.org/news/show/title/security-notice-closing-an-exponent-security-vulnerability

Remedy

https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23290

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2242?

    CVE-2016-2242 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2242?

    To fix CVE-2016-2242, update Exponent CMS to version 2.3.7 Patch 3 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2016-2242 have on my system?

    CVE-2016-2242 can lead to unauthorized remote code execution, potentially compromising the integrity of your system.

  • Which versions of Exponent CMS are affected by CVE-2016-2242?

    CVE-2016-2242 affects all Exponent CMS versions prior to 2.3.7 Patch 3.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2242 while waiting for a patch?

    There is no effective workaround for CVE-2016-2242 except to upgrade to the patched version.

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