CVE-2016-9481 json
In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments.
published 2016-11-29 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-10287
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In framework/modules/core/controllers/expCommentController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, content_id input is passed into showComments. The method showComments is defined in the expCommentControllercontroller with the parameter '$this->params['content_id']' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.
Exploit prediction
1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- pang0lin.com http://www.pang0lin.com/?p=1076 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
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
-
pang0lin.com
/?p=1076
exploit, technical-description
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037368
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94590
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9481
- NVD CVE-2016-9481
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