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CVE-2016-9284: Exponent CMS 2.4.0 lets remote attacker read user data

CVE-2016-9284 · published 9 years ago

Summary

The usersController component in Exponent CMS version 2.4.0 can be accessed with a specially crafted URL to return personal user information. This could allow outsiders to view details about your site's users without permission. Apply the latest security update from the vendor or restrict access to the affected script until it is patched.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
exponentcms	exponent_cms	2.4.0 `cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:2.4.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

getUsersByJSON in framework/modules/users/controllers/usersController.php in Exponent CMS v2.4.0 allows remote attackers to read user information via users/getUsersByJSON/sort/ and a trailing string.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94296 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037281
https://github.com/exponentcms/exponent-cms/commit/e7b6856ac384bf2b8ea7761a1e46d... Issue Tracking Patch

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal 60 days

Not known to be exploited
Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

5.3 Medium

Exploitation

1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-200Information Exposure

Timeline

Published11 Nov 2016

Updated31 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2016-9284 · NVD

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