# CVE-2006-6785: The (1) settings.php and (2) subscribers.php scripts in Open Newsletter 2.5 and earlier do not exit when authentication fails, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-12-28 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The (1) settings.php and (2) subscribers.php scripts in Open Newsletter 2.5 and earlier do not exit when authentication fails, which allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized administrative actions, or execute arbitrary code in conjunction with another vulnerability.

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## Related

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2981
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23476
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21775

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