Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-9288 is an SQL injection flaw in Exponent CMS v2.4.0 and older. A navigation controller parameter was used without filtering, which could let an attacker interfere with database queries. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running Exponent CMS v2.4.0 or older. Internet exposure depends on whether the affected navigation route is reachable and how the CMS is configured; the supplied sources do not specify authentication requirements. Prioritize remediation if Exponent CMS is internet-facing or supports business-critical content. SQL injection can threaten site integrity and database confidentiality, but urgency is moderated by missing evidence of active exploitation and incomplete severity data. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Exponent CMS to a release containing the referenced fix commit.; If upgrade status is unclear, check current Exponent CMS vendor guidance.; Backport the referenced fix only if a full upgrade is not feasible..
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- https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/2ddffb2e7eafe4830e3483a4b437873022c461baCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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