CVE-2005-0859: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CzarNews 1.13b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP cod

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0859 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting czarnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CzarNews 1.13b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the tpath parameter to (1) headlines.php or (2) news.php. NOTE: some sources have reported the "dir" parameter as being affected; however, this is likely a cut-and-paste error from the wrong section of the original vulnerability report. Also, the news.php version was later reported to be in 1.12 through 1.14.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	11.4% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: czaries network

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

czaries network czarnews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.13b

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.13b

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.13b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison czarnews sudo apt install czarnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.13b> sudo apt-mark hold czarnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list czarnews sudo dnf downgrade czarnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.13b> sudo dnf versionlock add czarnews

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: CzarNews 1.13/1.14 - 'headlines.php' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: CzarNews 1.14 - 'tpath' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-0859?

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

Is CVE-2005-0859 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0859 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-2005-0859 affect?

CVE-2005-0859 affects czarnews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CzarNews 1.13b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the tpath parameter to (1) headlines.php or (2) news.php. NOTE: some sources have reported the "dir" parameter as being aff

How urgent is CVE-2005-0859?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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