PatchTheCVECVE-2006-5053: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in webnews/template.php in Web-News 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote at
CVE-2006-5053 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web-news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in webnews/template.php in Web-News 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the content_page parameter.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.2% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-09-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2006-5053?
web-news: upgrade to newer than 1.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-5053 being exploited?
CVE-2006-5053 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-2006-5053 affect?
CVE-2006-5053 affects web-news. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in webnews/template.php in Web-News 1.6.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the content_page parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2006-5053?
Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference