CVE-2016-9282 describes a SQL Injection vulnerability in Exponent CMS version 2.4.0, specifically within the searchController.php component. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this by manipulating the 'search_string' parameter in a search query, leading to the unauthorized disclosure of database information. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.0 score of 7.5 (High), indicating a critical risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage, suggesting it is not widely targeted.
| 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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