CVE-2006-5434

P-News 1.16-1.17 - Remote File Inclusion via pn_lang Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5434. PoCs published by vegas78.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in P-News 1.16 and 1.17 due to improper path handling in PHP include statements. An attacker can inject a remote shell by manipulating the 'pn_lang' parameter.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in p-news.php in P-News 1.16 and 1.17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pn_lang parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by vegas78 · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2577

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in P-News 1.16 and 1.17 due to improper path handling in PHP include statements. An attacker can inject a remote shell by manipulating the 'pn_lang' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: P-News 1.16, 1.17
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have allow_url_include enabled in PHP configuration · Attacker must be able to reach the target's p-news.php endpoint
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20569
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29587
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2577

Scores

EPSS 0.0257
EPSS Percentile 83.5%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
p-news/p-news 1.16
p-news/p-news 1.17
Published Oct 20, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026