CVE-2007-1042 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in Xpression News (X-News) version 1.0.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or disclose sensitive information by manipulating the 'xnews-template' parameter with directory traversal sequences, specifically when the 'magic_quotes_gpc' setting is disabled. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.8, indicating a medium severity. It can be exploited remotely with medium attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, and no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) is available. The vulnerability has received minimal community attention and media coverage, suggesting a low current threat landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:xpression_news:xpression_news:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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