CVE-2006-1576: Direct static code injection vulnerability in QLnews 1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1576 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting qlnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Direct static code injection vulnerability in QLnews 1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying config.php.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.8% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vscripts.pl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-02 21:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

vscripts.pl qlnews 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 qlnews || rpm -q qlnews || qlnews --version

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

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

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

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

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.

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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-2006-1576?

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

Is CVE-2006-1576 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1576 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-2006-1576 affect?

CVE-2006-1576 affects qlnews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Direct static code injection vulnerability in QLnews 1.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying config.php.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1576?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1575 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in news.php in QLnews 1.2 allow remote attackers to inject

References

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