CVE-2016-7565

Name: CVE-2016-7565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T18:59:00.69+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7565 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. install/index.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the sc array parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

install/index.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the sc array parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.26%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.3.9

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://exponentcms.lighthouseapp.com/projects/61783/changesets/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4ae457ff1bf80e8b61286cd125ca794b25564e86Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/releases/tag/v2.4.0

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7565?

install/index.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the sc array parameter.

How severe is CVE-2016-7565?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7565 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7565?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-7565?

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Source: NVD / NIST