CVE-2006-4666: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow rem

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4666 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newsscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) ide parameter in (a) article.php; or the (2) pwfile parameter in (b) delete.php, (c) modify.php, (d) admin.php, or (e) modify_go.php.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: 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	4.5% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2006-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: stefan ernst

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-09 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

stefan ernst newsscript DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5 beta

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newsscript sudo apt install newsscript=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo apt-mark hold newsscript

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

dnf --showduplicates list newsscript sudo dnf downgrade newsscript-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5> sudo dnf versionlock add newsscript

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: PHP-Nuke Book Catalog Module 1.0 - 'upload.php' Arbitrary File Upload
Exploit-DB: WM-News 0.5 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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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-2006-4666?

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

Is CVE-2006-4666 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4666 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-2006-4666 affect?

CVE-2006-4666 affects newsscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) ide parameter in (a) article.php; or the (2) pwfile parameter in

How urgent is CVE-2006-4666?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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