Once an attacker controls the CuteNews admin panel, they can:

When you first install CuteNews, the system typically initializes with standard default credentials. For security reasons, these should be changed immediately after the initial login to prevent unauthorized access.

: Because CuteNews uses flat files (stored in directories like cdata ), an attacker can easily download user lists and configurations if they have entry-level access. How to Recover or Reset Your Password

CuteNews Default Credentials: Myth, Reality, and Securing Your Flat-File CMS

If you have lost access to your CuteNews account and need to reset your credentials without the default login: Cutenews Default Credentials -