CVE-2010-1342: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Direct News 4.10.2, when register_globals is enabled, al

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-1342 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting direct 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 Direct News 4.10.2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootpath parameter to (1) admin/menu.php and (2) library/lib.menu.php; and the adminroot parameter to (3) admin/media/update_content.php and (4) library/class.backup.php. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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	1.8% (top 21%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2010-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: directnews

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-04-09 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 4.10.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.10.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.10.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison direct-news sudo apt install direct-news=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.10.2> sudo apt-mark hold direct-news

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

dnf --showduplicates list direct-news sudo dnf downgrade direct-news-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.10.2> sudo dnf versionlock add direct-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: Direct News 4.10.2 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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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-2010-1342?

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

Is CVE-2010-1342 being exploited?

CVE-2010-1342 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-2010-1342 affect?

CVE-2010-1342 affects direct news. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Direct News 4.10.2, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootpath parameter to (1) admin/menu.php and (2) library/lib.m

How urgent is CVE-2010-1342?

Priority 48/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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