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CVE-2006-2636: newsadmin.asp in Katy Whitton NewsCMSLite allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain adminis...

newsadmin.asp in Katy Whitton NewsCMSLite allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access by setting the loggedIn cookie to "xY1zZoPQ".

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This CVE describes an authentication bypass in the NewsCMSLite admin page. An attacker may gain administrative access by abusing insecure cookie-based login handling. The public record does not identify supported versions, a vendor patch, or current exploitation. Treat any exposed legacy NewsCMSLite instance as a business risk because admin access could allow site changes or content control. Exposure is likely limited to legacy NewsCMSLite installations, especially where newsadmin.asp is internet reachable. The affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should verify by asset inventory, code presence, and historical web content rather than relying on CPE matching. Prioritize discovery over emergency response. If NewsCMSLite is still running externally, treat it as urgent legacy-risk remediation because administrative compromise is plausible and vendor guidance is unclear. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any remaining NewsCMSLite deployments.; Remove public access to newsadmin.asp where still present.; Place administrative paths behind VPN, SSO, or IP allowlisting..

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