CVE-2007-0633: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/themes/themefunc.php in MyNews 4.2.2 and earlier allows rem

Q: How do I fix CVE-2007-0633?

mynews: upgrade to newer than 4.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2007-0633 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0633 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-2007-0633 affect?

CVE-2007-0633 affects mynews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/themes/themefunc.php in MyNews 4.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myNewsConf[path][sys][index] parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2007-0633?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2007-0633 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mynews. 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/themes/themefunc.php in MyNews 4.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myNewsConf[path][sys][index] 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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: t-systems solutions for research gmbh

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-01-31 18:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

t-systems solutions for research gmbh mynews UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 4.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mynews

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: MyNews 4.2.2 - 'themefunc.php' Remote File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2007-0633?

mynews: upgrade to newer than 4.2.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2007-0633 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0633 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-2007-0633 affect?

CVE-2007-0633 affects mynews. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/themes/themefunc.php in MyNews 4.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the myNewsConf[path][sys][index] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0633?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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