Vulnerability Description
Associated Press (AP) Newspower 4.0.1 and earlier uses a default blank password for the MySQL root account, which allows remote attackers to insert or modify news articles via shows.tblscript.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Press | Newspower | <= 4.0.1 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/36251
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2679
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467962/100/0/threaded
- http://osvdb.org/36251
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2679
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/467962/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2554?
CVE-2007-2554 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Associated Press (AP) Newspower 4.0.1 and earlier uses a default blank password for the MySQL root account, which allows remote attackers to insert or modify news articles via shows.tblscript.
How severe is CVE-2007-2554?
CVE-2007-2554 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2554?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Associated Press Newspower.