CVE-2016-9242

Name: CVE-2016-9242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-07T11:59:01.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the update method in framework/modules/core/controllers/expRatingController.php in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) content_type or (2) subtype parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the update method in framework/modules/core/controllers/expRatingController.php in Exponent CMS 2.4.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the (1) content_type or (2) subtype parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/6172f67620ac13fc2f4e9d650c61937d48e9ecb9Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94194Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/6172f67620ac13fc2f4e9d650c61937d48e9ecb9Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9242?

How severe is CVE-2016-9242?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9242?

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Source: NVD / NIST