CVE-2016-8897

Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php

published May 23, 2019

CVSS
β€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky SQL injection lurks in Exponent CMS version 2.3.9! An attacker could exploit it through a specific controller file, leading to a whole lot of trouble. πŸ” Think of SQL injection like a restaurant order where the chef misinterprets the customer's request β€” instead of just altering the dish, they might end up serving a completely different meal and even look into the kitchen's inventory! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate the database, view sensitive information, or alter data. It’s like giving someone the keys to the back room of a restaurant, where all the secrets are stored! 🚨

Put simply

Think of SQL injection like a restaurant order where the chef misinterprets the customer's request β€” instead of just altering the dish, they might end up serving a completely different meal and even look into the kitchen's inventory! 🍽️ This SQL injection vulnerability in Exponent CMS allows attackers to input malicious SQL code through the helpController.php, potentially gaining unauthorized access to database operations.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to manipulate the database, view sensitive information, or alter data. It’s like giving someone the keys to the back room of a restaurant, where all the secrets are stored! 🚨 To mitigate this risk, update Exponent CMS to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement prepared statements and input validation to prevent such injections in the future. πŸ›‘οΈ You've got this! Stay vigilant, and with these fixes, your site will be secure in no time! πŸš€

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01789 Β· 78.1th percentile
Published
2019-05-23T18:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 18:21Z
    Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php
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