ExponentApplication

CVE-2005-3767

MEDIUM · 5.0 CVSS v2.0 Published 2005-11-22
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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59/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions does not properly restrict the types of uploaded files, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute PHP files.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

Exponent CMS 0.96.3 and later versions fails to properly validate file types during upload, permitting attackers to upload malicious PHP files that can be executed on the server for remote code execution.

MitigationImplement strict allowlist-based file type validation (both MIME type and extension), store uploads outside the webroot, and disable script execution in upload directories.

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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
ExponentApplication
Affected:= 0.94= 0.95= 0.96.1= 0.96.3= 0.96.4

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Partial
Availability
None

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Verify Exponent CMS installation
    Look for Exponent CMS files in the webroot (typically in /exponent, /cms, or at the root). Check for files like 'exp_version.php', 'index.php' with Exponent branding, or the 'exponent' directory structure.
    Affected if Exponent CMS files are found in the web directory
  2. Confirm installed version
    Open the version file (commonly exp_version.php or version.php in the Exponent installation directory) and read the version number, or check the admin dashboard 'About' page.
    Affected if The version is 0.94, 0.95, 0.96.1, 0.96.3, or 0.96.4
  3. Identify file upload functionality
    Navigate to the file upload feature in the CMS (typically under Content > File Manager, or modules like 'file' or 'upload' in the administration panel). Confirm the upload form exists and is accessible.
    Affected if File upload module is present and accessible to users
  4. Check file type validation configuration
    Examine the upload handling script (often in /modules/filedb/ or similar upload handling modules) for MIME type or extension validation logic. Look for whether a whitelist or blacklist approach is used, and whether PHP files are explicitly blocked.
    Affected if No strict allowlist-based file type validation is implemented, or PHP file extensions are not blocked
  5. Verify upload directory location
    Check the configuration file (config.php or similar) for the upload path setting. Determine if uploaded files are stored within the webroot where they can be executed.
    Affected if Uploaded files are stored inside the web-accessible directory without script execution disabled

The environment is affected if Exponent CMS versions 0.94 through 0.96.4 are installed with an accessible file upload feature that lacks proper allowlist-based file type validation.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Implement strict allowlist-based file type validation (both MIME type and extension), store uploads outside the webroot, and disable script execution in upload directories.

Fix this in Exponent Scoped from the published advisory
  • Consultation3.0 h
  • Implementation6.0 h
  • Testing3.0 h
  • Review / QA2.0 h
14.0 hours of engineering $2,490
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