How severe is CVE-2005-0800?

CVE-2005-0800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0800 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0800?

CVE-2005-0800 primarily affects Mcnews. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0800?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-0800 published?

CVE-2005-0800 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0800

CVE-2005-0800 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcnews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcnews
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php in mcNews 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the l parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0720.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0800?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in install.php in mcNews 1.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the l parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0720.
How severe is CVE-2005-0800?: CVE-2005-0800 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0800 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0800?: CVE-2005-0800 primarily affects Mcnews. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0800?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2005-0800 published?: CVE-2005-0800 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:mcnews:mcnews:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcnews:mcnews:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcnews:mcnews:1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcnews:mcnews:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcnews:mcnews:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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