CVE-2004-2690: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Administration Panel for NewsPHP allows remote authenticated adm

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HIGH 8.5MITIGATE

CVE-2004-2690 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.5) affecting newsphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Administration Panel for NewsPHP allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary code instead of video files.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
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

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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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-2004-2690?

newsphp: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2690 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2690 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-2004-2690 affect?

CVE-2004-2690 affects newsphp. Severity is high (CVSS 8.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Administration Panel for NewsPHP allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary code instead of video files.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2690?

Priority 51/100. High severity

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