CVE-2016-7788

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: March 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/users/models/user.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username 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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139484/Exponent-CMS-2.3.9-SQL-Injection.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Third Party Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/12

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97233

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28d3174ebb3db

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139484/Exponent-CMS-2.3.9-SQL-Injection.html

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

Patch Third Party Advisory

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/12

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

Patch Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97233

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

https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28d3174ebb3db

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

Patch

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.6%

83th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-89

Affected Vendors

exponentcms

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