CVE-2016-7791

moderate-risk
Published 2017-01-12

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.

Do I need to act?

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3.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Exponentcms

References (4)

Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/11
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93119
Exploit http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/11
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93119
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 7/34 · Low
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal