CVE-2006-5838: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/class.Database.php in NewP News Publication System 1.0.0, when

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-5838 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting news publication system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/class.Database.php in NewP News Publication System 1.0.0, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the path parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-11-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-11-10 01:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newp news publication system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy news-publication-system || rpm -q news-publication-system || news-publication-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison news-publication-system sudo apt install news-publication-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold news-publication-system

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

dnf --showduplicates list news-publication-system sudo dnf downgrade news-publication-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add news-publication-system

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: NewP News Publishing System 1.0 - 'Class.Database.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-2006-5838?

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

Is CVE-2006-5838 being exploited?

CVE-2006-5838 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-2006-5838 affect?

CVE-2006-5838 affects news publication system. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/class.Database.php in NewP News Publication System 1.0.0, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-5838?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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