How severe is CVE-2005-0859?

CVE-2005-0859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-0859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0859?

CVE-2005-0859 affects Czaries Network Czarnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0859?

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-2005-0859 published?

CVE-2005-0859 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0859

CVE-2005-0859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Czaries Network Czarnews with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Czaries Network Czarnews
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CzarNews 1.13b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the tpath parameter to (1) headlines.php or (2) news.php. NOTE: some sources have reported the "dir" parameter as being affected; however, this is likely a cut-and-paste error from the wrong section of the original vulnerability report. Also, the news.php version was later reported to be in 1.12 through 1.14.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0859?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CzarNews 1.13b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the tpath parameter to (1) headlines.php or (2) news.php. NOTE: some sources have reported the "dir" parameter as being affected; however, this is likely a cut-and-paste error from the wrong section of the original vulnerability report. Also, the news.php version was later reported to be in 1.12 through 1.14.
How severe is CVE-2005-0859?: CVE-2005-0859 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-0859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0859?: CVE-2005-0859 affects Czaries Network Czarnews. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0859?: 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-2005-0859 published?: CVE-2005-0859 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:czaries_network:czarnews:1.13b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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