CVE-2025-67572: Missing Authorization in PenciDesign PenNews
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PenciDesign PenNews pennews allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PenNews: from n/a through < 6.7.4.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in PenciDesign PenNews arises from missing authorization checks due to incorrectly configured access control. It affects all versions before 6.7.4. The issue allows unauthorized users to bypass intended access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of data or settings. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as unauthorized users may be able to modify data or configurations without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits have been reported, so the practical impact is currently theoretical.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting access to trusted users and reviewing access control configurations may help reduce risk.
CVE-2025-67572: Missing Authorization in PenciDesign PenNews
Description
Missing Authorization vulnerability in PenciDesign PenNews pennews allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects PenNews: from n/a through < 6.7.4.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in PenciDesign PenNews arises from missing authorization checks due to incorrectly configured access control. It affects all versions before 6.7.4. The issue allows unauthorized users to bypass intended access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized modification of data or settings. The CVSS vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely without privileges or user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The impact is limited to integrity as unauthorized users may be able to modify data or configurations without proper authorization. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability according to the CVSS vector. No known exploits have been reported, so the practical impact is currently theoretical.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a fix is available, restricting access to trusted users and reviewing access control configurations may help reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-09T12:21:28.862Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 693833ab29cea75c35ae56e0
Added to database: 12/9/2025, 2:35:23 PM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 4:46:14 AM
Last updated: 5/10/2026, 7:53:16 AM
Views: 142
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