CVE-2007-1044: Pearson Education PowerSchool 4.3.6 allows remote attackers to list the contents of the admin folder via a...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older PowerSchool issue could let a remote attacker view a listing of the admin folder, exposing file names and structure that may help further attacks. The bundle names Pearson Education PowerSchool 4.3.6 and notes later reporting that the issue was addressed by 5.1.2. Exposure is likely limited to legacy PowerSchool 4.3.6 deployments or systems that were not upgraded to a fixed release. Internet-facing school administration portals would be the main concern. The bundle does not identify other affected products or versions. Prioritize this when legacy PowerSchool systems are still in use, especially if externally reachable. The issue is old and severity data is incomplete, but admin directory exposure can support reconnaissance against sensitive education systems. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Pearson Education PowerSchool 4.3.6 instances.; Check vendor guidance and upgrade history for confirmation of the 5.1.2 fix.; Restrict public access to administrative paths where legacy systems remain..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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