Is CVE-2007-0261 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2007-0261, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2007-0261 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2007-0261 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2007-0261?

CVE-2007-0261 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2007-0261

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 16, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

snews.php in sNews 1.5.30 and earlier does not properly exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, as demonstrated by changing an administrative password via the changeup task, and by uploading PHP code via the imagefile parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-0261 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2007-0261. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.