Vulnerability Description
SimpNews 2.41.03 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary .inc files via a direct request, as demonstrated by admin/includes/dbtables.inc.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simplenews | Simplenews | 2.41.03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://forum.boesch-it.de/viewtopic.php?t=2791
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/066056.html
- http://osvdb.org/45479
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3173
- http://www.netvigilance.com/advisory0069Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480601/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36778
- http://forum.boesch-it.de/viewtopic.php?t=2791
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-September/066056.html
- http://osvdb.org/45479
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3173
- http://www.netvigilance.com/advisory0069Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/480601/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36778
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4873?
CVE-2007-4873 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). SimpNews 2.41.03 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary .inc files via a direct request, as demonstrated ...
How severe is CVE-2007-4873?
CVE-2007-4873 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4873?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplenews Simplenews.