CVE-2006-5102: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/editfunc.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Ne

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5102 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newswriter. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/editfunc.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Newswriter SW 1.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the NWCONF_SYSTEM[server_path] parameter.

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	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: baumedia

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-10-03 04:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:30 UTCUpdated Record last modified

baumedia newswriter DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.40 · 1.41 · 1.42

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.40

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.40 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newswriter sudo apt install newswriter=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.40> sudo apt-mark hold newswriter

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

dnf --showduplicates list newswriter sudo dnf downgrade newswriter-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.40> sudo dnf versionlock add newswriter

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: Newswriter SW 1.42 - 'editfunc.inc.php' File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-5102?

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

Is CVE-2006-5102 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5102 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-2006-5102 affect?

CVE-2006-5102 affects newswriter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/editfunc.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Newswriter SW 1.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the NWCONF_SYSTEM[server_path] par

How urgent is CVE-2006-5102?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5180 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/main.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Newswr

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