CVE-2007-6652: cpie.php in XCMS 1.83 and earlier sends a redirect to the web browser but does not exit, which allows remot...

Security readout for executives and security teams

XCMS 1.83 and earlier can redirect a user but continue processing sensitive admin logic. An attacker may abuse this to write attacker-controlled content into the site footer file, creating a path to arbitrary code execution. No active exploitation is cited, but public exploit references exist. Exposure is likely limited to legacy XCMS 1.83 and earlier deployments, especially internet-facing sites where cpie.php or the cpie admin action remains reachable and the footer data file is writable. Treat as high priority only where legacy XCMS is present. The business risk is remote site compromise, but urgency depends on whether affected XCMS instances still exist and are exposed. Mitigation focus: Inventory any XCMS deployments and confirm exact version.; Check vendor or project guidance for fixed versions or official remediation.; Remove, replace, or isolate unsupported XCMS instances..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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