How severe is CVE-2016-9048?

CVE-2016-9048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-9048 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9048?

CVE-2016-9048 primarily affects Processmaker. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9048?

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-2016-9048 published?

CVE-2016-9048 was published on 2018-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9048

CVE-2016-9048 is a high-severity vulnerability in Processmaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Processmaker
Published: 2018-09-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple exploitable SQL Injection vulnerabilities exists in ProcessMaker Enterprise Core 3.0.1.7-community. Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections. An attacker can send a web request with parameters containing SQL injection attacks to trigger this vulnerability, potentially allowing exfiltration of the database, user credentials and in certain setups access the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9048?: Multiple exploitable SQL Injection vulnerabilities exists in ProcessMaker Enterprise Core 3.0.1.7-community. Specially crafted web requests can cause SQL injections. An attacker can send a web request with parameters containing SQL injection attacks to trigger this vulnerability, potentially allowing exfiltration of the database, user credentials and in certain setups access the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2016-9048?: CVE-2016-9048 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-9048 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9048?: CVE-2016-9048 primarily affects Processmaker. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9048?: 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-2016-9048 published?: CVE-2016-9048 was published on 2018-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0313

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:processmaker:processmaker:3.0.1.7:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:processmaker:processmaker:3.0.1.7:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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