CVE-2007-1042

Name: CVE-2007-1042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-02-21T17:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-1042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in news.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in news.php in Xpression News (X-News) 1.0.1, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via a .. (dot dot) in the xnews-template parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.43%

69.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xpression News	Xpression News	1.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 21, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1042?

How severe is CVE-2007-1042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1042?

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Source: NVD / NIST