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CVE-2003-1537: Directory traversal vulnerability in PostNuke 0.723 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrar...

Directory traversal vulnerability in PostNuke 0.723 and earlier allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files named theme.php via the theme parameter to index.php.

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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old PostNuke CMS flaw where a public page could be manipulated to load a file through the theme selection parameter. If an organization still runs PostNuke 0.723 or earlier, the risk is meaningful because the affected software is legacy and likely unsupported. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy public websites or intranet applications still running PostNuke 0.723 or earlier. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they preserve old PostNuke code, themes, or archived deployments. Prioritize remediation if any exposed PostNuke 0.723 or earlier instance exists. The software age and remote file-include behavior make continued exposure difficult to justify, even without confirmed active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire any PostNuke 0.723 or earlier installations.; Check archived vendor or maintainer guidance for the correct upgrade path.; Remove public access to legacy PostNuke instances until remediated..

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