Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 23, 2017· Updated May 13, 2026
CVE-2016-2242
CVE-2016-2242
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.
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
5- packetstormsecurity.com/files/135721/Exponent-2.3.7-PHP-Code-Execution.htmlnvdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.exponentcms.org/news/show/title/security-notice-closing-an-exponent-security-vulnerabilitynvdExploitMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- www.htbridge.com/advisory/HTB23290nvdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.exponentcms.org/news/patch-3-released-for-v2-3-7nvdRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537499/100/0/threadednvd
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