CVE-2009-0705: SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, al

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2009-0705 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting powernews. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2009-02-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: powerscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-23 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

powerscripts powernews DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.5.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.5.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.5.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powernews sudo apt install powernews=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.4> sudo apt-mark hold powernews

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

dnf --showduplicates list powernews sudo dnf downgrade powernews-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.5.4> sudo dnf versionlock add powernews

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: PowerNews 2.5.4 - 'newsid' 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-2009-0705?

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

Is CVE-2009-0705 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0705 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-2009-0705 affect?

CVE-2009-0705 affects powernews. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). SQL injection vulnerability in news.php in PowerScripts PowerNews 2.5.4, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the newsid parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2009-0705?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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