Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2689 is a reported NewsPHP flaw where remote users could obtain administrative access by manipulating client-controlled cookies. If an old NewsPHP instance is still reachable, this is a serious authentication risk. The provided sources do not identify affected versions, vendor fixes, or current exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy NewsPHP deployments, especially internet-facing sites that still run the affected code. The source bundle lists vendor and product metadata as unavailable, so vulnerability managers should verify by asset inventory and application fingerprinting rather than relying on CPE matching. Treat as urgent only if NewsPHP is present. A reachable affected instance could allow full site administration without valid credentials, but the evidence is sparse and legacy-focused. Mitigation focus: Identify whether any production or archived sites run NewsPHP.; Check vendor or archived project guidance for a fixed NewsPHP release.; Retire or isolate unsupported NewsPHP deployments if no fix is available..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- newsphp-gain-admin-access(15836)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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