Vulnerability Description
Lightweight news portal (LNP) 1.0b does not properly restrict access to administrator functionality, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via direct requests to admin.php with the (1) potd_delete, (2) potd, (3) vote_update, (4) vote, or (5) modifynews actions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yanick Bourbeau | Lightweight News Portal | 1.0b |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29848Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43225
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5873
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29848Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43225
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5873
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-7172?
CVE-2008-7172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Lightweight news portal (LNP) 1.0b does not properly restrict access to administrator functionality, which allows remote attackers to gain administrator privileges via direct requests to admin.php wit...
How severe is CVE-2008-7172?
CVE-2008-7172 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-2008-7172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yanick Bourbeau Lightweight News Portal.