CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.8 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php.
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-05-23
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2016-8897?
Exponent CMS version 2.3.9 suffers from a sql injection vulnerability in framework/modules/help/controllers/helpController.php.
Is CVE-2016-8897 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2016-8897 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.8% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-8897?
CVE-2016-8897 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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