CVE-2005-3859: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in q-news.php in Q-News 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-3859 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting q-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 q-news.php in Q-News 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the id parameter.

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	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2005-11-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: q-news

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-11-29 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

q-news q-news DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison q-news sudo apt install q-news=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold q-news

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

dnf --showduplicates list q-news sudo dnf downgrade q-news-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add q-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: Q-News 2.0 - 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-2005-3859?

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

Is CVE-2005-3859 being exploited?

CVE-2005-3859 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-2005-3859 affect?

CVE-2005-3859 affects q-news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in q-news.php in Q-News 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-3859?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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