Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 12, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2016-7791
CVE-2016-7791
Description
Exponent CMS 2.3.9 suffers from a remote code execution vulnerability in /install/index.php. An attacker can upload an evil 'exploit.tar.gz' file to the website, then extract it by visiting '/install/index.php?install_sample=../../files/exploit', which leads to arbitrary code execution.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: = 2.3.9
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
2- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/11nvdExploitMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/93119nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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