VDB-93241 · CVE-2016-7784 · BID 97232

Exponent CMS expRouter.php getSection section sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Exponent CMS. Impacted is the function getSection of the file framework/core/subsystems/expRouter.php. This manipulation of the argument section causes sql injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-7784. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Exponent CMS (Content Management System) (affected version unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is the function getSection of the file framework/core/subsystems/expRouter.php. The manipulation of the argument section with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

SQL injection vulnerability in the getSection function in framework/core/subsystems/expRouter.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the section parameter.

The weakness was released 11/02/2016 by Obfuscator as Disclose [10 * cve] in Exponent CMS as confirmed mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is shared at seclists.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-7784. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1505 for this issue.

By approaching the search of inurl:framework/core/subsystems/expRouter.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97232†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-93237, VDB-93238, VDB-93239 and VDB-93240. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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OpenVAS ID: 100663
OpenVAS Name: Exponent CMS < 2.4.0 Multiple SQL Injection and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com

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09/09/2016 🔍
11/02/2016 +54 days 🔍
11/03/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/07/2017 +124 days 🔍
09/29/2022 +2032 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Disclose [10 * cve] in Exponent CMS
Researcher: Obfuscator
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-7784 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7784
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93241
SecurityFocus: 97232
SecurityTracker: 1037252

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/03/2016 08:17
Updated: 09/29/2022 09:43
Changes: 11/03/2016 08:17 (44), 04/19/2017 10:32 (15), 09/29/2022 09:40 (3), 09/29/2022 09:43 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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