CVE-2016-7405

CVE-2016-7405 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adodb Project Adodb with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

The qstr method in the PDO driver in the ADOdb Library for PHP before 5.x before 5.20.7 might allow remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via vectors related to incorrect quoting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7405?
The qstr method in the PDO driver in the ADOdb Library for PHP before 5.x before 5.20.7 might allow remote attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks via vectors related to incorrect quoting.
How severe is CVE-2016-7405?
CVE-2016-7405 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7405 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7405?
CVE-2016-7405 primarily affects Adodb Project Adodb. In total, 35 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7405?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-7405 published?
CVE-2016-7405 was published on 2016-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (35)

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