CVE-2007-1932

ScarNews 1.2.1 - Unauthenticated Directory Traversal via sn_admin_dir Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-1932. PoCs published by BeyazKurt.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in ScarNews v1.2.1 by injecting malicious code into Apache log files and then including them via the vulnerable parameter. It provides a pseudo-shell for command execution.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in scarnews.inc.php in ScarNews 1.2.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the sn_admin_dir parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by BeyazKurt · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3687

This Perl script exploits a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in ScarNews v1.2.1 by injecting malicious code into Apache log files and then including them via the vulnerable parameter. It provides a pseudo-shell for command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ScarNews v1.2.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must be running ScarNews v1.2.1 · Apache log files must be writable · Attacker must be able to reach the target's web server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23375
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/24796
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1304
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3687
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33492

Scores

EPSS 0.0251
EPSS Percentile 82.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
scar4u/scarnews 1.2.1
Published Apr 10, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026