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CVE-2005-1876: Direct code injection vulnerability in CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers with administrati...

Direct code injection vulnerability in CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier allows remote attackers with administrative privileges to execute arbitrary PHP code via certain inputs that are injected into a template (.tpl) file.

MediumCVSS 4.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-1876 affects CuteNews 1.3.6 and earlier. An attacker with administrative access could cause PHP code to be written into template files, enabling code execution in the application context. Business risk is mainly legacy exposure: old, still-running CuteNews deployments can become a server compromise path. Exposure is most likely in legacy websites still running CuteNews 1.3.6 or earlier. The bundle lists affected vendor and product metadata as n/a, so defenders should verify by application inventory, file inspection, and administrative interface review rather than relying on automated CPE matching alone. Prioritize remediation if CuteNews is still present. Although this is an old medium-rated CVE and no active exploitation is cited, arbitrary PHP execution in a legacy CMS can create direct compromise risk for public websites. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any CuteNews 1.3.6 or earlier installations.; Check vendor or trusted project guidance for fixed versions or replacement paths.; Restrict administrative access to trusted users and networks while remediation is planned..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L13.4Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

4.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2005-1876Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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n/an/an/aListed
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.