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CVE-2004-1660

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the cutepath parameter to (1) show_archives.php or (2) show_news.php.

Published Aug 30, 2004cutephpEPSS 1.68%

Overview

CVE-2004-1660 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cutephp cutenews. It was published on August 30, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the cutepath parameter to (1) show_archives.php or (2) show_news.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cutephp. Update cutenews to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
cutephpcutenews0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1660?

CVE-2004-1660 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cutephp cutenews. It was published on August 30, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1660?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1660?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cutephp. Update cutenews to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-1660?

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