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CVE-2004-1796

HighPublished

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in HotNews 0.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) config[header]...

Published: May 10, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 5, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

9.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in HotNews 0.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) config[header] parameter to hotnews-engine.inc.php3 or (2) config[incdir] parameter to hnmain.inc.php3.

Sources

HotNews 0.7.2 - Remote File InclusionExploit
team_elite · php · Apr 11, 2010
HotNews 0.x - 'hotnews-engine.inc.php3?config[header]' Remote File InclusionExploit
Officerrr · php · Jan 5, 2004
HotNews 0.x - 'config[incdir]' Remote File Inclusion

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Exploit

Officerrr · php · Jan 5, 2004