CVE-2007-0091: newsCMSlite stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows rem

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HIGH 7.5MITIGATE

CVE-2007-0091 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newscmslite. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

newsCMSlite stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for newsCMS.mdb.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: katy whitton web development

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-05 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

katy whitton web development newscmslite MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newscmslite || rpm -q newscmslite || newscmslite --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: NewsCMSLite - 'newsCMS.mdb' Remote Password Disclosure

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0091?

newscmslite: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0091 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0091 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2007-0091 affect?

CVE-2007-0091 affects newscmslite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). newsCMSlite stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download a database containing passwords via a direct request for newsCMS.mdb.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0091?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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