CVE-2016-9287

Name: CVE-2016-9287
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-15T11:59:00.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search model with the parameter '$term' used directly in SQL. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In /framework/modules/notfound/controllers/notfoundController.php of Exponent CMS 2.4.0 patch1, untrusted input is passed into getSearchResults. The method getSearchResults is defined in the search model with the parameter '$term' used directly in SQL. Impact is a SQL injection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	2.4.0	P1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94322Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4327ea96b3de89440693e06d03038121aa1fdceaIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94322Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/4327ea96b3de89440693e06d03038121aa1fdceaIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9287?

How severe is CVE-2016-9287?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9287 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9287?

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Source: NVD / NIST