VDB-93317 · CVE-2016-9135 · BID 94127

Exponent CMS 2.3.9 helpController.php Version Information sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Exponent CMS 2.3.9. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php. The manipulation of the argument Version leads to sql injection (Information). This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-9135. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 (Content Management System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the file /framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php. The manipulation of the argument version with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability (Information). Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Exponent CMS 2.3.9 suffers from a SQL injection vulnerability in "/framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php" affecting the version parameter. Impact is Information Disclosure.

The weakness was disclosed 11/03/2016 by Felix (Website). The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-9135 since 10/31/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 94127†). The entry VDB-93316 is pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Content Management System

Vendor

Exponent

Name

Version

2.3.9

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Name: Information
Class: Sql injection / Information
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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/31/2016 🔍
11/03/2016 +3 days 🔍
11/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/03/2016 +0 days 🔍
11/07/2016 +4 days 🔍
09/29/2022 +2152 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: d5c3c175b60bd26b2b74ec85b8f0d2544db2c8db
Researcher: Felix
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2016-9135 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9135
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93317
SecurityFocus: 94127 - Exponent CMS Multiple SQL Injection Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/07/2016 22:11
Updated: 09/29/2022 14:47
Changes: 11/07/2016 22:11 (51), 05/26/2019 16:37 (14), 09/29/2022 14:47 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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