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6.5

OpenNews 1.0 lets admin add PHP code via width field

CVE-2009-2736 · published 17 years ago
Summary

In OpenNews version 1.0, an administrator who logs in can place custom PHP code into the system's configuration file by entering it in the "Overall Width" setting. This could let a malicious insider run any code on the server, potentially compromising all data. Apply the vendor's update or restrict admin access until the fix is installed.

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
sun-jester opennews 1.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun-jester:opennews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Static code injection vulnerability in admin.php in sun-jester OpenNews 1.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into config.php via the "Overall Width" field in ...
Static code injection vulnerability in admin.php in sun-jester OpenNews 1.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to inject arbitrary PHP code into config.php via the "Overall Width" field in a setconfig action.
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
6.5 Medium
Exploitation
5% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published11 Aug 2009
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-2736 · NVD
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