Exponent · Exponent Cms · CVE-2016-7565
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Exponent CMS version 2.3.9
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This is achieved by injecting shell metacharacters in the `sc` array parameter of the install/index.php file.
**Recommendations**
For Exponent CMS version 2.3.9, consider restricting access to the install/index.php file until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the `sc` array parameter in the install/index.php file to minimize the risk of exploitation.