Vulnerability Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.6 allow remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) subpage parameter in (a) categories.inc.php, (b) news.inc.php, (c) other.inc.php, (d) permissions.inc.php, (e) templates.inc.php, and (f) users.inc.php in pnadmin/; and (2) the page parameter to (g) pnadmin/index.php. NOTE: vector 2 is only exploitable by administrators.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerscripts | Powernews | 2.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3647
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487773/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27688Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5082
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3647
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487773/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27688Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5082
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0742?
CVE-2008-0742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.6 allow remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) subpage parameter in (a) categorie...
How severe is CVE-2008-0742?
CVE-2008-0742 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Powerscripts Powernews.