CVE-2026-36471 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data of the __post_data parameter in cn_parse_url() in CuteNews v.2.1.2 allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary values into internal request variables (including __referer) via a crafted base64-encoded serialized PHP payload submitted as a POST parameter.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-502

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-36471?

CVE-2026-36471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Deserialization of Untrusted Data of the __post_data parameter in cn_parse_url() in CuteNews v.2.1.2 allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary values into internal request variables (including __re...

How severe is CVE-2026-36471?

CVE-2026-36471 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-36471?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.