CVE-2008-0144: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to e

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0144 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netrisk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: this can also be leveraged for local file inclusion using directory traversal sequences.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	44.8% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2008-01-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phprisk

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

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Affected: 1.9.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netrisk || rpm -q netrisk || netrisk --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netrisk sudo apt install netrisk=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.7> sudo apt-mark hold netrisk

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

dnf --showduplicates list netrisk sudo dnf downgrade netrisk-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9.7> sudo dnf versionlock add netrisk

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: NetRisk 1.9.7 - Local/Remote File Inclusion

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0144?

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

Is CVE-2008-0144 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0144 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-2008-0144 affect?

CVE-2008-0144 affects netrisk. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in NetRisk 1.9.7 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: this can also be leveraged for local file inclusion using direct

How urgent is CVE-2008-0144?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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