CVE-2009-0705 describes a SQL injection vulnerability in PowerScripts PowerNews version 2.5.4, specifically within the news.php script. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'newsid' parameter, provided the 'magic_quotes_gpc' setting is disabled. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity risk with network access, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild or inclusion in the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, and there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:powerscripts:powernews:2.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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