VDB-93618 · CVE-2016-9287 · BID 94322

Exponent CMS 2.4.0 Patch1 notfoundController.php $term sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 Patch1. This affects an unknown function of the file /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php. The manipulation of the argument $term results in sql injection. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-9287. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 Patch1 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown function of the file /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php. The manipulation of the argument $term with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search model with the parameter '$term' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.

The bug was discovered 11/11/2016. The weakness was presented 11/15/2016 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9287 since 11/11/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/01/2019). This vulnerability is assigned to T1505 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.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 94322†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.8

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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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Timelineinfo

11/11/2016 🔍
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11/15/2016 +4 days 🔍
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11/16/2016 +1 days 🔍
06/01/2019 +927 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-9287 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9287
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-93618
SecurityFocus: 94322 - Exponent CMS CVE-2016-9287 SQL Injection Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/16/2016 07:58
Updated: 06/01/2019 11:17
Changes: 11/16/2016 07:58 (50), 06/01/2019 11:17 (14)
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Cache ID: 216:C94:103

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