Vulnerability Description
The editnews module in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 and UTF-8 CuteNews before 8b, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users with Journalist or Editor access to bypass administrative moderation and edit previously submitted articles via a modified id parameter in a doeditnews action.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cutephp | Cutenews | 1.4.6 |
| Korn19 | Utf-8 Cutenews | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.morningstarsecurity.com/advisories/MORNINGSTAR-2009-02-CuteNews.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507782/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36971Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54236
- http://www.morningstarsecurity.com/advisories/MORNINGSTAR-2009-02-CuteNews.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507782/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36971Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54236
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4174?
CVE-2009-4174 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). The editnews module in CutePHP CuteNews 1.4.6 and UTF-8 CuteNews before 8b, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote authenticated users with Journalist or Editor access to bypass administrati...
How severe is CVE-2009-4174?
CVE-2009-4174 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-4174?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cutephp Cutenews, Korn19 Utf-8 Cutenews.