How severe is CVE-2016-7788?

CVE-2016-7788 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-2016-7788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7788?

CVE-2016-7788 affects Exponentcms Exponent Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7788?

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-2016-7788 published?

CVE-2016-7788 was published on 2017-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7788

CVE-2016-7788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Exponentcms Exponent Cms 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Exponentcms Exponent Cms
Published: 2017-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/users/models/user.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7788?: SQL injection vulnerability in framework/modules/users/models/user.php in Exponent CMS 2.3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the username parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-7788?: CVE-2016-7788 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-2016-7788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7788?: CVE-2016-7788 affects Exponentcms Exponent Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7788?: 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-2016-7788 published?: CVE-2016-7788 was published on 2017-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:exponentcms:exponent_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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