CVE-2004-1796
UnknownEPSS 9.32%
Last modified
CVE-2004-1796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in HotNews 0.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) config[header] parameter to hotnews-engine.inc.php3 or (2) config[incdir] parameter to hnmain.inc.php3.. EPSS estimates a 9.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in HotNews 0.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) config[header] parameter to hotnews-engine.inc.php3 or (2) config[incdir] parameter to hnmain.inc.php3.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.5.3 |
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.6.0 |
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.6.0_pre |
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.6.1 |
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.7.0 |
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.7.1 |
| Hotnews | Hotnews | 0.7.2 |
References
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008608Exploit, Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348840Exploit, Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9357Exploit, Patch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1008608Exploit, Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/348840Exploit, Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9357Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-1796?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in HotNews 0.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) config[header] parameter to hotnews-engine.inc.php3 or (2) config[incdir] parameter to hnmain.inc.php3.
How severe is CVE-2004-1796?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1796?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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