CVE-2016-9020 json
SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attack…
published 2017-03-07 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-9842
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the version parameter.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command
References
-
github.com
/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28d3174ebb3db
issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
-
packetstormsecurity.com
/files/139484/Exponent-CMS-2.3.9-SQL-Injection.html
patch, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
-
seclists.org
/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/12
mailing-list, patch, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/97269
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9020
- NVD CVE-2016-9020
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