Add an extra layer of security by password-protecting the entire directory at the server level. This means a hacker has to break through a server-side lock before they even see the CuteNews login screen.
: Older versions of CuteNews use simple MD5 hashing for passwords, which can be easily cracked with rainbow tables if the password is not complex (e.g., "leonie15" is easily broken, while "Le0n1E15x" is significantly stronger). Administrative Holes
Beyond “Admin:Admin”: Why CuteNews Default Credentials Are a Critical Risk