CVE-2007-4329: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Web News 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2007-4329 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting web news. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Web News 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[root_ordner] parameter to (1) index.php, (2) news.php, or (3) feed.php.

Why this priority

EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	7.0% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-08-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mapos scripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-08-14 00:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mapos scripts web news DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-news || rpm -q web-news || web-news --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-news sudo apt install web-news=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold web-news

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-news sudo dnf downgrade web-news-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add web-news

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: Web News 1.1 - 'feed.php?config[root_ordner]' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Web News 1.1 - 'index.php?config[root_ordner]' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Web News 1.1 - 'news.php?config[root_ordner]' 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-2007-4329?

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

Is CVE-2007-4329 being exploited?

CVE-2007-4329 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-2007-4329 affect?

CVE-2007-4329 affects web news. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Web News 1.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[root_ordner] parameter to (1) index.php, (2) news.php, or (3) feed.php.

How urgent is CVE-2007-4329?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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