CVE-2008-0442: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/linkbar.php in Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 allows remote attackers t

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0442 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting weblog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/linkbar.php in Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ffile parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-0376. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

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	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-01-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: small axe solutions

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-25 00:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

small axe solutions weblog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison weblog sudo apt install weblog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold weblog

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

dnf --showduplicates list weblog sudo dnf downgrade weblog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add weblog

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: Small Axe 0.3.1 - 'cfile' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-0442?

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

Is CVE-2008-0442 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0442 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-2008-0442 affect?

CVE-2008-0442 affects weblog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/linkbar.php in Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ffile parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-0376. NOTE: the provenance of thi

How urgent is CVE-2008-0442?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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