CVE-2008-5570 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7, specifically within the index.php file when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'lang' parameter with a '../' sequence. Rated with a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability has a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and can lead to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB (EDB-7400), though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:php_multiple_newsletters:php_multiple_newsletters:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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