Security readout for executives and security teams
FreeNews 2.1 has a legacy PHP file-include flaw in aff_news.php. A remote attacker could manipulate the chemin parameter to include local files when aff_news is not set as expected. Business risk is mainly for old, internet-exposed installations still carrying this script. Exposure appears limited to legacy FreeNews 2.1 deployments or copied aff_news.php code reachable from the web. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should verify by asset inventory rather than CPE matching alone. Treat this as a targeted legacy clean-up item. It is not supported by current exploitation evidence, but internet-exposed obsolete PHP code can create disproportionate risk and should be removed or isolated promptly. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any FreeNews 2.1 deployments exposed to the internet.; Remove or restrict public access to aff_news.php where it is not required.; Check vendor or project guidance for any historical fixed release or replacement..
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- freenews-affnews-file-include(29896)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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