CVE-2016-5742

Name: CVE-2016-5742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-23T21:59:01.783+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in the XML-RPC interface in Movable Type Pro and Advanced 6.x before 6.1.3 and 6.2.x before 6.2.6 and Movable Type Open Source 5.2.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in the XML-RPC interface in Movable Type Pro and Advanced 6.x before 6.1.3 and 6.2.x before 6.2.6 and Movable Type Open Source 5.2.13 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.64%

73.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.1
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.2
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.3
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.4
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.5
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.6
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.7
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.0.8
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.1.0
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.1.1
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.1.2
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.2.0
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.2.2
Sixapart	Movable Type	6.2.4
Sixapart	Movable Type Open Source	<= 5.2.13

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036160
https://movabletype.org/news/2016/06/movable_type_626_and_613_released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036160
https://movabletype.org/news/2016/06/movable_type_626_and_613_released.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5742?

How severe is CVE-2016-5742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5742?

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Source: NVD / NIST