CVE-2016-9184: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-9184: In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input i...

In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9184 is a SQL injection issue in Exponent CMS 2.4.0. The vulnerable code uses untrusted input when building a database table name, which can allow information disclosure. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, broad version ranges, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to internet-facing or internal Exponent CMS 2.4.0 deployments using the affected HTML editor controller path. The source bundle does not establish other affected versions or products. Treat this as a targeted remediation item for legacy Exponent CMS assets. It warrants prompt inventory and patch verification, but the provided evidence does not support emergency active-exploitation handling. Mitigation focus: Inventory Exponent CMS deployments and identify any running version 2.4.0.; Review the referenced upstream commit and vendor guidance for the intended correction.; Upgrade or patch affected installations according to Exponent CMS guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7f32587c2c89CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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