CVE-2007-1417: SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HC NEWSSYSTEM 1.0-4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary S

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-1417 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newssystem. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HC NEWSSYSTEM 1.0-4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in a komm aktion.

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	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: hc design

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-12 23:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hc design newssystem DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0 · 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newssystem sudo apt install newssystem=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold newssystem

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

dnf --showduplicates list newssystem sudo dnf downgrade newssystem-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add newssystem

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: HC Newssystem 1.0-1.4 - 'index.php?ID' 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-2007-1417?

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

Is CVE-2007-1417 being exploited?

CVE-2007-1417 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-2007-1417 affect?

CVE-2007-1417 affects newssystem. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). SQL injection vulnerability in index.php in HC NEWSSYSTEM 1.0-4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the ID parameter in a komm aktion.

How urgent is CVE-2007-1417?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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