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4.3

PHP Multiple Newsletters runs script via crafted URL

CVE-2008-5566 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The index.php page in PHP Multiple Newsletters version 2.7 can be tricked into executing any web script or HTML that an attacker places in the URL path. This could allow a remote attacker to steal user data, hijack user sessions, or otherwise manipulate users visiting the site. Update to a patched version or apply input‑filtering fixes as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
phpmultiplenewsletters phpmultiplenewsletters 2.7
cpe:2.3:a:phpmultiplenewsletters:phpmultiplenewsletters:2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Triangle Solutions PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Triangle Solutions PHP Multiple Newsletters 2.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published15 Dec 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-5566 · NVD
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