CVE-2016-9183

Name: CVE-2016-9183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-04T10:59:02.88+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In /framework/modules/ecommerce/controllers/orderController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is passed into selectObjectsBySql. The method selectObjectsBySql of class mysqli_database uses the injectProof method to prevent SQL injection, but this filter can be bypassed easily: it only sanitizes user input if there are odd numbers of ' or " characters. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In /framework/modules/ecommerce/controllers/orderController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is passed into selectObjectsBySql. The method selectObjectsBySql of class mysqli_database uses the injectProof method to prevent SQL injection, but this filter can be bypassed easily: it only sanitizes user input if there are odd numbers of ' or " characters. Impact is Information Disclosure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/3b3557e9f6ba193a4c23c8ce5498fa285dddf3f3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/3b3557e9f6ba193a4c23c8ce5498fa285dddf3f3Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9183?

How severe is CVE-2016-9183?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9183?

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Source: NVD / NIST