CVE-2016-9481
CriticalSummary
In Exponent CMS version 2.4.0, there is a SQL injection vulnerability in the showComments method in expCommentController.php. The content_id parameter is used directly in the SQL query, allowing an attacker to manipulate data.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the database and exposure of sensitive information. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with potential data leaks.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Exponent CMS to the latest version to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, implementing proper security measures such as prepared SQL statements is advisable.
Other vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS 2.4.0
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- CVE-2016-9282High
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- CVE-2016-9242High
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- CVE-2016-9184High
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- CVE-2016-9183High
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- CVE-2016-9182High
Exponent CMS 2.4 uses PHP reflection to call methods of a controller class, leading to issues with user permission verification. Due to case insensitivity in method names, an attacker can bypass permission checks by using appropriately capitalized method names.
- CVE-2016-9135High
Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a SQL injection vulnerability in '/framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php' affecting the version parameter. The impact is Information Disclosure.
- CVE-2016-9134High
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- CVE-2013-3295High
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- CVE-2017-7991Critical
Exponent CMS versions 2.4.1 and earlier have an SQL injection vulnerability via a base64 serialized API key (apikey parameter) in the api function of framework/modules/eaas/controllers/eaasController.php.
Original NVD description (English source)
In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments. The method showComments is defined in the expCommentControllercontroller with the parameter '$this->params['content_id']' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.