CVE-2008-0137: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.inc.php in SNETWORKS PHP CLASSIFIEDS 5.0 allows remote attac

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0137 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php classifieds. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.inc.php in SNETWORKS PHP CLASSIFIEDS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_escape parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: snetworks

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-08 19:46 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

snetworks php classifieds DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-classifieds || rpm -q php-classifieds || php-classifieds --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-classifieds sudo apt install php-classifieds=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold php-classifieds

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list php-classifieds sudo dnf downgrade php-classifieds-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add php-classifieds

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: snetworks PHP Classifieds 5.0 - Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0137?

php classifieds: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0137 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0137 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-0137 affect?

CVE-2008-0137 affects php classifieds. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.inc.php in SNETWORKS PHP CLASSIFIEDS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_escape parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0137?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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