CVE-2007-0569: SQL injection vulnerability in xNews.php in xNews 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL command

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0569 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in xNews.php in xNews 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a shownews action.

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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: x-dev

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-30 17:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

x-dev xnews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison xnews sudo apt install xnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo apt-mark hold xnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list xnews sudo dnf downgrade xnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add xnews

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: xNews 1.3 - 'xNews.php' SQL Injection

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2007-0569?

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

Is CVE-2007-0569 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0569 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-2007-0569 affect?

CVE-2007-0569 affects xnews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in xNews.php in xNews 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the id parameter in a shownews action.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0569?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2007-0630 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in the generate_csv function in classes/class.news.php in X-dev xNews 1

References

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