CVE-2007-3611: admin.php in VRNews 1.1.1, and possibly other 1.x versions, does not require authentication, which allows remo

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-3611 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting vrnews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

admin.php in VRNews 1.1.1, and possibly other 1.x versions, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform certain administrative actions via a direct request with a (1) edit, (2) add, (3) config, or (4) del value in the act parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-07-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: vrnews

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-07-06 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vrnews sudo apt install vrnews=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo apt-mark hold vrnews

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

dnf --showduplicates list vrnews sudo dnf downgrade vrnews-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add vrnews

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: VRNews 1.1.1 - 'admin.php' Remote Security Bypass

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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-2007-3611?

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

Is CVE-2007-3611 being exploited?

CVE-2007-3611 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-2007-3611 affect?

CVE-2007-3611 affects vrnews. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). admin.php in VRNews 1.1.1, and possibly other 1.x versions, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to perform certain administrative actions via a direct request with a (1) edit, (2) add, (3) config, or (4) del value

How urgent is CVE-2007-3611?

Priority 60/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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