CVE-2017-7991

Name: CVE-2017-7991
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-22T01:59:02.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7991 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Exponent CMS 2.4.1 and earlier has SQL injection via a base64 serialized API key (apikey parameter) in the api function of framework/modules/eaas/controllers/eaasController.php.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Exponent CMS 2.4.1 and earlier has SQL injection via a base64 serialized API key (apikey parameter) in the api function of framework/modules/eaas/controllers/eaasController.php.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.11%

79.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exponentcms	Exponent Cms	<= 2.4.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/78Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/404notf0und/ab59234d71fbf35b4926ffd646324f29Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/67a9c2f0229de120431f3eecb0f5017075517105
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142258/Exponent-CMS-2.4.1-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Apr/78Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/404notf0und/ab59234d71fbf35b4926ffd646324f29Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/67a9c2f0229de120431f3eecb0f5017075517105
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/142258/Exponent-CMS-2.4.1-SQL-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7991?

Exponent CMS 2.4.1 and earlier has SQL injection via a base64 serialized API key (apikey parameter) in the api function of framework/modules/eaas/controllers/eaasController.php.

How severe is CVE-2017-7991?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7991 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7991?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST