CVE-2008-0742
CVE-2008-0742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Powerscripts Powernews 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Powerscripts Powernews
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.6 allow remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) subpage parameter in (a) categories.inc.php, (b) news.inc.php, (c) other.inc.php, (d) permissions.inc.php, (e) templates.inc.php, and (f) users.inc.php in pnadmin/; and (2) the page parameter to (g) pnadmin/index.php. NOTE: vector 2 is only exploitable by administrators.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0742?
- Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.6 allow remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) subpage parameter in (a) categories.inc.php, (b) news.inc.php, (c) other.inc.php, (d) permissions.inc.php, (e) templates.inc.php, and (f) users.inc.php in pnadmin/; and (2) the page parameter to (g) pnadmin/index.php. NOTE: vector 2 is only exploitable by administrators.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0742?
- CVE-2008-0742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0742 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0742?
- CVE-2008-0742 affects Powerscripts Powernews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0742?
- 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-2008-0742 published?
- CVE-2008-0742 was published on 2008-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3647
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487773/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27688
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5082
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:powerscripts:powernews:2.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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