VDB-25464 · CVE-2005-1876 · SA15594

CuteNews 1.3.6 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in CuteNews 1.3.6. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-1876. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in CuteNews 1.3.6 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

direct code injection vulnerability in cutenews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary php code via certain inputs that are injected into a template (.tpl) file.

The weakness was shared 06/09/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-1876 since 06/08/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (17030†) and Secunia (SA15594†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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CPE 2.3info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Timelineinfo

06/03/2005 🔍
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06/08/2005 +4 days 🔍
06/09/2005 +1 days 🔍
06/09/2005 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2015 +3562 days 🔍
01/16/2025 +3599 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1876 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1876
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25464
Secunia: 15594 - CuteNews Template Creation PHP Code Execution Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 17030 - CuteNews Template Creation Arbitrary PHP Code Execution

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 01/16/2025 22:24
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (43), 07/09/2018 08:59 (8), 01/16/2025 22:24 (29)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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