CVE-2016-7782

Critical

Published: 07/03/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2016-7782 is an SQL injection vulnerability in expConfig.php in Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 and earlier. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the src parameter.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate the database, potentially leading to data disclosure or complete system takeover. This poses a serious threat to the integrity and confidentiality of organizational data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Exponent CMS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing input validation can enhance security.

Original NVD description (English source)

SQL injection vulnerability in framework/core/models/expConfig.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the src parameter.