CVE-2005-0720: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/header.php in PHP mcNews 1.3 allows remote attackers to execu

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0720 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mcnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/header.php in PHP mcNews 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the skinfile parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2005-03-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mcnews

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-03-08 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mcnews sudo apt install mcnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold mcnews

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list mcnews sudo dnf downgrade mcnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add mcnews

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: PHP mcNews 1.3 - 'skinfile' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2005-0720?

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

Is CVE-2005-0720 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0720 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-2005-0720 affect?

CVE-2005-0720 affects mcnews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/header.php in PHP mcNews 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the skinfile parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0720?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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