CVE-2008-2673 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in Powie pNews versions 2.08 and 2.10, specifically within the index.php file when the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'shownews' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or currently active on any hot lists, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of widespread community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.08CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:powie:pnews:2.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:powie:pnews:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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