CVE-2010-2844

Newanz NewsOffice 2.0.18 - Cross-Site Scripting via n-cat Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-2844. PoCs published by John Leitch.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in NewsOffice 2.0.18 by injecting a script tag via the 'n-cat' parameter in the URL. The payload executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in news_show.php in Newanz NewsOffice 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the n-cat parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by John Leitch · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34258

This exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in NewsOffice 2.0.18 by injecting a script tag via the 'n-cat' parameter in the URL. The payload executes arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: NewsOffice 2.0.18
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable NewsOffice instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1723
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60182
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41419

Scores

EPSS 0.0151
EPSS Percentile 71.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
newanz/newsoffice 2.0.18 beta
Published Jul 25, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026