CVE-2006-1545: Direct static code injection vulnerability in admin/config.php in vscripts (aka Kuba Kunkiewicz) VNews 1.2 all

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HIGH 9.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1545 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting vnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Direct static code injection vulnerability in admin/config.php in vscripts (aka Kuba Kunkiewicz) VNews 1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute code by inserting the code into variables that are stored in admin/config.php.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-30 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vscripts vnews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vnews sudo apt install vnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold vnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list vnews sudo dnf downgrade vnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add vnews

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-1545?

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

Is CVE-2006-1545 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1545 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-2006-1545 affect?

CVE-2006-1545 affects vnews. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). Direct static code injection vulnerability in admin/config.php in vscripts (aka Kuba Kunkiewicz) VNews 1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute code by inserting the code into variables that are stored in admin/config.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1545?

Priority 54/100. Critical severity

Software pages

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