CVE-2016-5742

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

SQL injection vulnerability in the XML-RPC interface in Movable Type Pro and Advanced 6.x before 6.1.3 and 6.2.x before 6.2.6 and Movable Type Open Source 5.2.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

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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://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/3
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/5
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/6
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036160
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://movabletype.org/news/2016/06/movable_type_626_and_613_released.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Release Notes Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/3
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/5
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/6
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036160
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://movabletype.org/news/2016/06/movable_type_626_and_613_released.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes Vendor Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.6%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

Affected Vendors

sixapart

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