Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in news.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xpression News | Xpression News | 1.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/33226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24177Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32560
- http://osvdb.org/33226
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24177Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32560
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1042?
CVE-2007-1042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in news.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information vi...
How severe is CVE-2007-1042?
CVE-2007-1042 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xpression News Xpression News.