CVE-2008-5570: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7, when magic_quotes_gpc is di...

Security readout for executives and security teams

PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7 has a legacy directory traversal issue in index.php. If magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, a remote attacker could manipulate the lang parameter to include and run local files. This matters most for organizations still hosting this old PHP application on internet-facing systems. Exposure is likely limited to legacy deployments of PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7, especially public PHP sites with magic_quotes_gpc disabled. The affected CPE data in the bundle is incomplete. Treat as a priority legacy exposure review, not a broad enterprise emergency. If this application is internet-facing, reduce exposure quickly and plan replacement or verified remediation because the described impact includes local file execution. Mitigation focus: Identify any PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7 deployments.; Remove or restrict internet access to affected instances.; Check vendor or advisory guidance for a fixed version..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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