CVE-2016-9184

Name: CVE-2016-9184
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-04T10:59:04.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In /framework/modules/core/controllers/expHTMLEditorController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0, untrusted input is used to construct a table name, and in the selectObject method in mysqli class, table names are wrapped with a character that common filters do not filter, allowing for SQL Injection. Impact is Information Disclosure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.76%

75.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7f32587c2c89Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94227Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/0ce8b94d745b818bd207933d9a2e7f32587c2c89Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9184?

How severe is CVE-2016-9184?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9184?

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Source: NVD / NIST