CVE-2006-1212: Unspecified vulnerability in index.php in Core CoreNews 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary com

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1212 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting corenews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in index.php in Core CoreNews 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the page parameter, possibly due to a PHP remote file include vulnerability. NOTE: this vulnerability could not be confirmed by source code inspection of CoreNews 2.0.1, which does not appear to use a "page" parameter or variable.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 9%: 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	4.0% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: corenews

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-14 01:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

corenews corenews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison corenews sudo apt install corenews=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold corenews

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

dnf --showduplicates list corenews sudo dnf downgrade corenews-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add corenews

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: Core News 2.0.1 - 'index.php' Remote Code Execution

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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-2006-1212?

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

Is CVE-2006-1212 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1212 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-2006-1212 affect?

CVE-2006-1212 affects corenews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in index.php in Core CoreNews 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the page parameter, possibly due to a PHP remote file include vulnerability. NOTE: this vulnerability could not be conf

How urgent is CVE-2006-1212?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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