CVE-2006-4768: Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in add_go.php in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4768 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting newsscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in add_go.php in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) description, (2) issue, (3) title, (4) var, (5) name, (6) keywords, and (7) note parameters, which are stored in an article file. NOTE: the original source of this vulnerability is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information and CVE post-disclosur

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-13
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

2006-09-13 23:07 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_beta

1. Check installed version

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

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

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

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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-2006-4768?

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

Is CVE-2006-4768 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4768 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-2006-4768 affect?

CVE-2006-4768 affects newsscript. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple direct static code injection vulnerabilities in add_go.php in Stefan Ernst Newsscript (aka WM-News) 0.5 beta allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the (1) description, (2) issue, (3) title, (4) var, (5) name, (6)

How urgent is CVE-2006-4768?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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References

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