CVE-2005-0859: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in CzarNews 1.13b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2005-0859 affects the old PHP-based CzarNews application. If exposed, attackers may be able to make the server load outside PHP code through affected news scripts, leading to arbitrary code execution. The main business risk is compromise of a legacy public website or hosting account. Exposure is most likely in legacy PHP sites still running CzarNews 1.13b, or CzarNews 1.12 through 1.14 where news.php is present. Risk increases when the affected scripts are reachable from the internet. The source bundle does not identify modern package names or CPEs. Prioritize remediation if CzarNews is internet-facing or hosted on shared infrastructure. Although this is an old CVE with no KEV evidence, the potential impact is server-side code execution and public exploit information is referenced. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported CzarNews installations where possible.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance before applying product-specific fixes.; Restrict public access to headlines.php and news.php if still required..

Prepared

Jun 29, 2026, 23:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.