CVE-2006-3359: Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in NewsPHP 2006 PRO allow remote attackers to inject arbit

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3359 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newsphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in NewsPHP 2006 PRO allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) words, (2) id, (3) topmenuitem, and (4) cat_id parameters in (a) index.php; and the (5) category parameter in (b) inc/rss_feed.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	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newsphp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-06 20:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 2006_pro

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2006_pro

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2006_pro (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newsphp sudo apt install newsphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_2006_pro> sudo apt-mark hold newsphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list newsphp sudo dnf downgrade newsphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_2006_pro> sudo dnf versionlock add newsphp

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: newsPHP 2006 PRO - '/inc/rss_feed.php?category' SQL Injection

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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-2006-3359?

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

Is CVE-2006-3359 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3359 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-2006-3359 affect?

CVE-2006-3359 affects newsphp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in index.php in NewsPHP 2006 PRO allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) words, (2) id, (3) topmenuitem, and (4) cat_id parameters in (a) index.php; and the (5) catego

How urgent is CVE-2006-3359?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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