CVE-2016-9022

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

published December 31, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A tiny oversight could lead to big problems! Exponent CMS versions before 2.6.0 have improper input validation in usersController.php, and it might just let the wrong folks in! ๐Ÿšช Think of this as a restaurant where the host doesn't check reservations properly โ€” anyone can walk in and claim a table, potentially causing chaos in the dining area! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could manipulate user inputs in ways you wouldn't expect, potentially accessing private information or even taking control of user accounts! It might not be an obvious breach, but it could lead to significant security headaches down the road.

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where the host doesn't check reservations properly โ€” anyone can walk in and claim a table, potentially causing chaos in the dining area! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ This vulnerability stems from improper input validation in the usersController.php file, allowing attackers to pass unexpected data that could disrupt normal operations or compromise security.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this vulnerability, they could manipulate user inputs in ways you wouldn't expect, potentially accessing private information or even taking control of user accounts! It might not be an obvious breach, but it could lead to significant security headaches down the road. To secure your Exponent CMS installation, upgrade to version 2.6.0 or later immediately! Additionally, review your input validation practices to ensure they are robust and secure against tampering. You've got this! Just follow these steps, and your CMS will be safer in no time! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01291 ยท 69.9th percentile
Published
2020-12-31T02:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 02:10Z
    Exponent CMS before 2.6.0 has improper input validation in usersController.php
    cvelistv5