Vulnerability Description
snews.php in sNews 1.5.30 and earlier does not properly exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing an administrative password via the changeup task, and by uploading PHP code via the imagefile parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Snews | Snews | 1.5.29 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/32817
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23746
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22025
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31535
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3116
- http://osvdb.org/32817
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23746
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22025
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31535
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3116
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0261?
CVE-2007-0261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). snews.php in sNews 1.5.30 and earlier does not properly exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing an adm...
How severe is CVE-2007-0261?
CVE-2007-0261 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0261?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Snews Snews.