CVE-2005-2638

PHPFreeNews 1.40 - Cross-Site Scripting via NewsMode or Match Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2005-2638. PoCs published by h4cky.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates multiple XSS vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews by injecting arbitrary script code via unsanitized input parameters in the SearchResults.php page. The PoC includes four distinct payloads targeting different parameters (Match, NewsMode, CatID).

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews 1.40 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) NewsMode parameter to NewsCategoryForm.php, or the (2) Match or (3) NewsMode parameter to SearchResults.php.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by h4cky · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26161

The exploit demonstrates multiple XSS vulnerabilities in PHPFreeNews by injecting arbitrary script code via unsanitized input parameters in the SearchResults.php page. The PoC includes four distinct payloads targeting different parameters (Match, NewsMode, CatID).

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPFreeNews (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable PHPFreeNews SearchResults.php page
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by h4cky · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/26160

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHPFreeNews due to improper input sanitization. The PoC provides a URL with injected JavaScript that triggers an alert, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPFreeNews (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable PHPFreeNews installation
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/16490/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014726
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112439254700016&w=2
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14590

Scores

EPSS 0.0178
EPSS Percentile 75.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
phpfreenews/phpfreenews 1.40
Published Aug 23, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026