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

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-5180?

newswriter: upgrade to newer than 1.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-5180 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5180 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-5180 affect?

CVE-2006-5180 affects newswriter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/main.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] paramet

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-5180?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-5180 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/main.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, a different vector than CVE-2006-5102.

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	2.6% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-10-10
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

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

baumedia newswriter UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.42 · 1.40 · 1.41

Fixed in: newer than 1.42

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.42 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newswriter

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newswriter

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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 1.4.2 - 'main.inc.php' Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-5180?

newswriter: upgrade to newer than 1.42. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-5180 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5180 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-2006-5180 affect?

CVE-2006-5180 affects newswriter. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/main.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] paramet

How urgent is CVE-2006-5180?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-5102 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/editfunc.inc.php in Sebastian Baumann and Philipp Wolfer Ne

References

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