How severe is CVE-2007-5835?

CVE-2007-5835 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5835 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5835?

CVE-2007-5835 primarily affects Bosdev Bosnews. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5835?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5835 published?

CVE-2007-5835 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5835

CVE-2007-5835 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bosdev Bosnews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Bosdev Bosnews
Published: 2007-11-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Install.php in BosDev BosNews 4 and 5 does not require authentication for replacing an existing product installation or creating a new admin account, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (overwritten files) and possibly obtain administrative access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5835?: Install.php in BosDev BosNews 4 and 5 does not require authentication for replacing an existing product installation or creating a new admin account, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (overwritten files) and possibly obtain administrative access.
How severe is CVE-2007-5835?: CVE-2007-5835 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5835 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5835?: CVE-2007-5835 primarily affects Bosdev Bosnews. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5835?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5835 published?: CVE-2007-5835 was published on 2007-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:bosdev:bosnews:4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bosdev:bosnews:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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