7.5
CWE
89 200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9184: SQL Injection

First published: Fri Nov 04 2016(Updated: )

In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ExponentCMS=2.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9184?

    CVE-2016-9184 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for SQL Injection, which can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-9184?

    To fix CVE-2016-9184, it is recommended to upgrade Exponent CMS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9184?

    CVE-2016-9184 is an SQL Injection vulnerability that arises from improper handling of untrusted input in Exponent CMS.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9184?

    CVE-2016-9184 specifically affects Exponent CMS version 2.4.0.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-9184?

    The impacts of CVE-2016-9184 include the possibility of unauthorized data access and manipulation due to SQL Injection.

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