How severe is CVE-2008-1903?

CVE-2008-1903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-1903 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1903?

CVE-2008-1903 primarily affects Newanz Newsoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1903?

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-2008-1903 published?

CVE-2008-1903 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1903

CVE-2008-1903 is a high-severity vulnerability in Newanz Newsoffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Newanz Newsoffice
Published: 2008-04-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news_show.php in Newanz NewsOffice 1.0 and 1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsoffice_directory parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1903?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news_show.php in Newanz NewsOffice 1.0 and 1.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsoffice_directory parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-1903?: CVE-2008-1903 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-1903 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1903?: CVE-2008-1903 primarily affects Newanz Newsoffice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1903?: 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-2008-1903 published?: CVE-2008-1903 was published on 2008-04-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:newanz:newsoffice:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:newanz:newsoffice:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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