CVE-2007-0828: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in affichearticles.php3 in MySQLNewsEngine allows remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2007-0828 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting mysqlnewsengine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in affichearticles.php3 in MySQLNewsEngine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsenginedir parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-02-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mysqlnewsengine

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-02-07 22:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: MySQLNewsEngine - 'Affichearticles.php3' 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-2007-0828?

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

Is CVE-2007-0828 being exploited?

CVE-2007-0828 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-2007-0828 affect?

CVE-2007-0828 affects mysqlnewsengine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in affichearticles.php3 in MySQLNewsEngine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsenginedir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-0828?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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