CVE-2016-9021

Exponent CMS before 2.6.0 has improper input validation in storeController.php

published December 31, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unnoticed input validation flaw in Exponent CMS could allow an attacker to send harmful data right through the storeController.php! Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without checking the ingredients — a recipe for disaster if someone sneaks in a toxic spice! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behaviors in your application, potentially compromising security and functionality. Imagine your site serving up a malfunctioning dish that could affect your customers' experience — not ideal!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without checking the ingredients — a recipe for disaster if someone sneaks in a toxic spice! This vulnerability in Exponent CMS version before 2.6.0 stems from improper input validation, allowing malicious data to be processed by the application, which could lead to various attacks or undesirable outcomes.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unexpected behaviors in your application, potentially compromising security and functionality. Imagine your site serving up a malfunctioning dish that could affect your customers' experience — not ideal! To protect your site, make sure to upgrade to Exponent CMS 2.6.0 or later. Additionally, review your input validation mechanisms to ensure they properly sanitize and validate user input. Regular audits can also help catch similar issues early! You've got this! Just follow the steps and you'll strengthen your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01291 · 69.9th percentile
Published
2020-12-31T02:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 02:09Z
    Exponent CMS before 2.6.0 has improper input validation in storeController.php
    cvelistv5