CVE-2008-2645: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brim (formerly Booby) 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to ex

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-2645 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting brim. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brim (formerly Booby) 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the renderer parameter to template.tpl.php in (1) barrel/, (2) barry/, (3) mylook/, (4) oerdec/, (5) penguin/, (6) sidebar/, (7) slashdot/, and (8) text-only/ in templates/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via 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	39.0% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: brim-project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-06-10 18:32 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brim-project brim DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison brim sudo apt install brim=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold brim

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

dnf --showduplicates list brim sudo dnf downgrade brim-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add brim

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: Booby 1.0.1 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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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-2008-2645?

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

Is CVE-2008-2645 being exploited?

CVE-2008-2645 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-2008-2645 affect?

CVE-2008-2645 affects brim. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Brim (formerly Booby) 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the renderer parameter to template.tpl.php in (1) barrel/, (2) barry/, (3) mylook/, (4) oerd

How urgent is CVE-2008-2645?

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

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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