CWE
89
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7780: SQL Injection

First published: Tue Mar 07 2017(Updated: )

SQL injection vulnerability in cron/find_help.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the version parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Exponentcms Exponent Cms<=2.3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7780?

    CVE-2016-7780 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote SQL injection attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7780?

    To fix CVE-2016-7780, upgrade Exponent CMS to version 2.3.10 or later, which addresses this security flaw.

  • What exploit can be performed using CVE-2016-7780?

    CVE-2016-7780 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by exploiting the version parameter.

  • Which versions of Exponent CMS are affected by CVE-2016-7780?

    CVE-2016-7780 affects Exponent CMS versions 2.3.9 and earlier.

  • Is CVE-2016-7780 a common vulnerability in Exponent CMS?

    Although not widely exploited, CVE-2016-7780 is a notable vulnerability that poses a serious risk for users of affected versions.

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