CVE-2005-3507

CuteNews < 1.4.1 - Directory Traversal and Remote Code Execution via Template Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2005-3507. PoCs published by [email protected].

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes a directory traversal vulnerability in CuteNews 1.4.1, allowing attackers to retrieve or upload arbitrary files via '../' sequences in the 'template' parameter. No actual exploit code is present, only a description and example URIs.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in CuteNews 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files, execute code, and gain privileges via "../" sequences in the template parameter to (1) show_archives.php and (2) show_news.php.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by [email protected] · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26466

The provided text describes a directory traversal vulnerability in CuteNews 1.4.1, allowing attackers to retrieve or upload arbitrary files via '../' sequences in the 'template' parameter. No actual exploit code is present, only a description and example URIs.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: CuteNews 1.4.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by [email protected] · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26465

CVE-2005-3507 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in CuteNews 1.4.1, allowing attackers to read arbitrary files or upload malicious scripts via the 'template' parameter in show_archives.php. The provided examples demonstrate path traversal sequences to access sensitive files or execute arbitrary scripts.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: CuteNews 1.4.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable CuteNews installation
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/20474
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/20473
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/17435
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/20472
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://rgod.altervista.org/cute141.html
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2296
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15295

Scores

EPSS 0.1245
EPSS Percentile 95.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
cutephp/cutenews < 1.4.1
Published Nov 06, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026