How severe is CVE-2004-2689?

CVE-2004-2689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2004-2689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2689?

CVE-2004-2689 affects Newsphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2689?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-2689 published?

CVE-2004-2689 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2689

CVE-2004-2689 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Newsphp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Newsphp
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

NewsPHP allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access by setting a cookie to the "autorized=admin; root=admin" value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2689?: NewsPHP allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized administrative access by setting a cookie to the "autorized=admin; root=admin" value.
How severe is CVE-2004-2689?: CVE-2004-2689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-2689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2689?: CVE-2004-2689 affects Newsphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-2689 published?: CVE-2004-2689 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:newsphp:newsphp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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