HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-9288
CRITICAL

CVE-2016-9288

CWE-89Published: November 11, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In framework/modules/navigation/controllers/navigationController.php in Exponent CMS v2.4.0 or older, the parameter "target" of function "DragnDropReRank" is directly used without any filtration which caused SQL injection. The payload can be used like this: /navigation/DragnDropReRank/target/1.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-9288 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

exponentcms1 product(s)
exponent cms
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/2ddffb2e7eafe4830e3483a4b437873022c461ba
PATCHhttps://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/2ddffb2e7eafe4830e3483a4b437873022c461ba
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037280
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https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/2ddffb2e7eafe4830e3483a4b437873022c461baIssue Tracking · Patch
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037280
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https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/2ddffb2e7eafe4830e3483a4b437873022c461baIssue Tracking · Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-9288
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-89
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 11, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-9288 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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