CVE-2016-7565

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: February 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

install/index.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the sc array parameter.

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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/2016/09/22/6

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0

Source: cve@mitre.org

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/6

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mailing List Third Party Advisory

https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.3%

81th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

exponentcms

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