CVE-2016-9184 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability in Exponent CMS 2.4.0, specifically within the /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php file. The flaw allows attackers to inject malicious SQL queries by manipulating untrusted input used to construct table names, leading to information disclosure. Rated with a CVSSv3 score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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