CVE-2003-0753: nphpd.php in newsPHP 216 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname to th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2003-0753?

newsphp: upgrade to newer than 216. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2003-0753 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0753 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2003-0753 affect?

CVE-2003-0753 affects newsphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). nphpd.php in newsPHP 216 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname to the target file in the nphp_config[LangFile] parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2003-0753?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2003-0753 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting newsphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

nphpd.php in newsPHP 216 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname to the target file in the nphp_config[LangFile] parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2003-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newsphp

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2003-10-20 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newsphp newsphp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 216

Fixed in: newer than 216

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsphp || rpm -q newsphp || newsphp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 216 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newsphp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newsphp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2003-0753?

newsphp: upgrade to newer than 216. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2003-0753 being exploited?

CVE-2003-0753 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2003-0753 affect?

CVE-2003-0753 affects newsphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). nphpd.php in newsPHP 216 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname to the target file in the nphp_config[LangFile] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2003-0753?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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