CVE-2016-7784

Critical

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

Summary

CVE-2016-7784 is an SQL injection vulnerability in the getSection function in expRouter.php in Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 and earlier. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the section parameter.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to the database, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. This risk can have serious implications for the organization's security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Exponent CMS to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing safeguards against SQL injection is advisable.

Original NVD description (English source)

SQL injection vulnerability in the getSection function in framework/core/subsystems/expRouter.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the section parameter.