CVE-2008-0743: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in members_help.php in Joovili 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-0743?

joovili: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-0743 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0743 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-0743 affect?

CVE-2008-0743 affects joovili. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in members_help.php in Joovili 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the hlp parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-0743?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-0743 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting joovili. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in members_help.php in Joovili 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the hlp parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: joovili

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-13 02:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

joovili joovili UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade joovili

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade joovili

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: Joovili 2.1 - 'members_help.php' 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-2008-0743?

joovili: upgrade to newer than 2.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0743 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0743 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-2008-0743 affect?

CVE-2008-0743 affects joovili. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in members_help.php in Joovili 2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the hlp parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0743?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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