CVE-2007-3136: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/nuke_include.php in newsSync 1.5.0rc6 allows remote attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3136 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting newssync. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/nuke_include.php in newsSync 1.5.0rc6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsSync_NUKE_PATH parameter.

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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newssync

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-06-08 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newssync newssync DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.0_rc6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.0_rc6

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.0_rc6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison newssync sudo apt install newssync=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0_rc6> sudo apt-mark hold newssync

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

dnf --showduplicates list newssync sudo dnf downgrade newssync-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.0_rc6> sudo dnf versionlock add newssync

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: NewsSync for phpBB 1.5.0rc6 - 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-2007-3136?

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

Is CVE-2007-3136 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3136 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-2007-3136 affect?

CVE-2007-3136 affects newssync. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/nuke_include.php in newsSync 1.5.0rc6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsSync_NUKE_PATH parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2007-3136?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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