CVE-2005-0860: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in TRG News Script 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PH

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-0860 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting trg news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in TRG News Script 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the dir parameter to (1) article.php, (2) authorall.php, (3) comment.php, (4) display.php, or (5) displayall.php.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: the rusted gate

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

the rusted gate trg news DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy trg-news || rpm -q trg-news || trg-news --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison trg-news sudo apt install trg-news=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold trg-news

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

dnf --showduplicates list trg-news sudo dnf downgrade trg-news-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add trg-news

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: TRG News 3.0 Script - 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-2005-0860?

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

Is CVE-2005-0860 being exploited?

CVE-2005-0860 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-2005-0860 affect?

CVE-2005-0860 affects trg news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in TRG News Script 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the dir parameter to (1) article.php, (2) authorall.php, (3) comment.php, (4) display.php, or (5) displayall.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-0860?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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