CVE-2008-2341

News Manager 2.0 - Remote Code Execution via ch_readalso.php read_xml_include Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2341. PoCs published by GoLd_M.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in News Manager 2.0, including remote file inclusion, file disclosure, SQL injection, permission bypass, and information leakage via PHPINFO. It provides specific endpoints and payloads for exploitation.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ch_readalso.php in News Manager 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the read_xml_include parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by GoLd_M · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5624

The exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in News Manager 2.0, including remote file inclusion, file disclosure, SQL injection, permission bypass, and information leakage via PHPINFO. It provides specific endpoints and payloads for exploitation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Sqli | Info Leak | Auth Bypass | Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: News Manager 2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29251
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42459
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5624

Scores

EPSS 0.0229
EPSS Percentile 81.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
avalonnet/news_manager 2.0
Published May 19, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026