CVE-2016-2242

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: January 23, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Exponent CMS 2.x before 2.3.7 Patch 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the sc parameter to install/index.php.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135721/Exponent-2.3.7-PHP-Code-Execution.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.exponentcms.org/news/patch-3-released-for-v2-3-7
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://www.exponentcms.org/news/show/title/security-notice-closing-an-exponent-security-vulnerability
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537499/100/0/threaded
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23290
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135721/Exponent-2.3.7-PHP-Code-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
http://www.exponentcms.org/news/patch-3-released-for-v2-3-7
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://www.exponentcms.org/news/show/title/security-notice-closing-an-exponent-security-vulnerability
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mitigation Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537499/100/0/threaded
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23290
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
6.6%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

Affected Vendors

exponentcms

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