CVE-2016-9045
CVE-2016-9045 is a high-severity vulnerability in Processmaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-502.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-502
- Affected product: Processmaker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A code execution vulnerability exists in ProcessMaker Enterprise Core 3.0.1.7-community. A specially crafted web request can cause unsafe deserialization potentially resulting in PHP code being executed. An attacker can send a crafted web parameter to trigger this vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9045?
- A code execution vulnerability exists in ProcessMaker Enterprise Core 3.0.1.7-community. A specially crafted web request can cause unsafe deserialization potentially resulting in PHP code being executed. An attacker can send a crafted web parameter to trigger this vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9045?
- CVE-2016-9045 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9045 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9045?
- CVE-2016-9045 affects Processmaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9045?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-9045 published?
- CVE-2016-9045 was published on 2018-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:processmaker:processmaker:3.0.1.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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