CVE-2016-7400

Name: CVE-2016-7400
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-07T15:59:00.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7400 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter in an activate_address address controller action, (2) title parameter in a show blog controller action, or (3) content_id parameter in a showComments expComment controller action.. EPSS estimates a 4.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in Exponent CMS before 2.4.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) id parameter in an activate_address address controller action, (2) title parameter in a show blog controller action, or (3) content_id parameter in a showComments expComment controller action.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.65%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	<= 2.3.9

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93041Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/e916702a91a6342bbab483a2be2ba2f11dca3aa3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/e916702a91a6342bbab483a2be2ba2f11dca3aa3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40412/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/18/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93041Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/e916702a91a6342bbab483a2be2ba2f11dca3aa3Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/e916702a91a6342bbab483a2be2ba2f11dca3aa3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40412/

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7400?

How severe is CVE-2016-7400?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7400 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7400?

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Source: NVD / NIST