CVE-2016-9020

Name: CVE-2016-9020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-07T16:59:01.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the version parameter.. EPSS estimates a 3.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the version parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.08%

86.0th 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://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139484/Exponent-CMS-2.3.9-SQL-Injection.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/12Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97269
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28d3174ebb3dbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139484/Exponent-CMS-2.3.9-SQL-Injection.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Nov/12Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97269
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/fdafb5ec97838e4edbd685f587f28d3174ebb3dbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9020?

How severe is CVE-2016-9020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9020?

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-2016-9020?

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Source: NVD / NIST