CVE-2007-4873: SimpNews 2.41.03 stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which al...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2007-4873 is an information disclosure issue in SimpNews 2.41.03. Sensitive .inc files were stored under the web root without sufficient access control, allowing remote download if reachable. The business concern is exposure of internal application data from an old public web application. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running SimpNews 2.41.03 on publicly reachable web servers with .inc files under the document root. The bundle does not identify other affected versions or products. Prioritize if SimpNews 2.41.03 is internet-facing or contains sensitive operational data. Otherwise, handle through legacy application risk reduction and decommissioning planning. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance for SimpNews 2.41.03 before changing production systems.; Remove sensitive include files from web-accessible directories where supported.; Deny direct web access to .inc files at the web server layer..

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Jun 29, 2026, 03:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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