CVE-2007-0693: SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in DGNews 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL command

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-0693 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting dgnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in DGNews 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in a newslist action. NOTE: this issue can produce resultant cross-site scripting (XSS).

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-05-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dian gemilang

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-05-30 20:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dian gemilang dgnews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.1 · 2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison dgnews sudo apt install dgnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo apt-mark hold dgnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list dgnews sudo dnf downgrade dgnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.1> sudo dnf versionlock add dgnews

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: DGNews 1.5.1/2.1 - 'news.php' SQL Injection
Exploit-DB: DGNews 2.1 - 'NewsID' 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-2007-0693?

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

Is CVE-2007-0693 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0693 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-2007-0693 affect?

CVE-2007-0693 affects dgnews. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in DGNews 2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the catid parameter in a newslist action. NOTE: this issue can produce resultant cross-site scripting (XSS).

How urgent is CVE-2007-0693?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

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