CVE-2016-2242
N/A
Published: January 23, 2017 at 09:00 PM UTC
Updated: June 17, 2026 at 12:43 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendorExponentcms
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Severity
N/A
Exploit prediction
EPSS 7%
Description
Exponent CMS 2.x before 2.3.7 Patch 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the sc parameter to install/index.php.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
No guide yetNo remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:
Patch and advisory references
References (5)
x_refsource_MISCExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135721/Exponent-2.3.7-PHP-Code-Execution.htmlx_refsource_CONFIRMRelease NotesVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.exponentcms.org/news/patch-3-released-for-v2-3-7x_refsource_CONFIRMExploitMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
Source: [email protected]
http://www.exponentcms.org/news/show/title/security-notice-closing-an-exponent-security-vulnerabilityMailing Listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
Source: [email protected]
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537499/100/0/threadedx_refsource_MISCExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: [email protected]
https://www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23290Quick Info
StatusMODIFIED
CWE
CWE-94
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