CVE-2007-0600: SQL injection vulnerability in news_page.asp in Martyn Kilbryde Newsposter Script (aka makit news/blog poster)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0600?

newsposter script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; newsposter script: upgrade to newer than 3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0600 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0600 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-2007-0600 affect?

CVE-2007-0600 affects newsposter script, newsposter script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in news_page.asp in Martyn Kilbryde Newsposter Script (aka makit news/blog poster) 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0600?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2007-0600 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newsposter script, newsposter script. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in news_page.asp in Martyn Kilbryde Newsposter Script (aka makit news/blog poster) 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid 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	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: makit · martyn kilbryde

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 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

makit newsposter script DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsposter-script || rpm -q newsposter-script || newsposter-script --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newsposter-script sudo apt install newsposter-script=<VERSION_BEFORE_0> sudo apt-mark hold newsposter-script

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

dnf --showduplicates list newsposter-script sudo dnf downgrade newsposter-script-<VERSION_BEFORE_0> sudo dnf versionlock add newsposter-script

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.

martyn kilbryde newsposter script UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3

Fixed in: newer than 3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy newsposter-script || rpm -q newsposter-script || newsposter-script --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade newsposter-script

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade newsposter-script

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: makit Newsposter Script 3.0 - SQL Injection

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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-2007-0600?

newsposter script: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; newsposter script: upgrade to newer than 3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0600 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0600 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-2007-0600 affect?

CVE-2007-0600 affects newsposter script, newsposter script. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in news_page.asp in Martyn Kilbryde Newsposter Script (aka makit news/blog poster) 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the uid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0600?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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