CVE-2007-0091

CVE-2007-0091 is a high-severity vulnerability in Katy Whitton Web Development Newscmslite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

newsCMSlite stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for newsCMS.mdb.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0091?
newsCMSlite stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for newsCMS.mdb.
How severe is CVE-2007-0091?
CVE-2007-0091 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0091 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0091?
CVE-2007-0091 affects Katy Whitton Web Development Newscmslite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0091?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0091 published?
CVE-2007-0091 was published on 2007-01-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)