CVE-2001-1525 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in easyNews versions 1.5 and earlier, specifically within its comments action. This flaw allows remote attackers to modify critical files like news.dat and template.dat by manipulating the "cid" parameter with directory traversal sequences. Rated 5.0 MEDIUM, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification. While not listed on KEV or Hot Lists, and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-21168) confirms the existence of public exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:easyscripts:easynews:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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