CVE-2008-3311: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.php in Adam Scheinberg Flip 3.0 allows remote attackers to e

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-3311 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting flip. 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.php in Adam Scheinberg Flip 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the incpath 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	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-07-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adam scheinberg

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-07-25 16:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adam scheinberg flip DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison flip sudo apt install flip=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold flip

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

dnf --showduplicates list flip sudo dnf downgrade flip-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add flip

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: Flip 3.0 - 'config.php' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-3311?

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

Is CVE-2008-3311 being exploited?

CVE-2008-3311 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-2008-3311 affect?

CVE-2008-3311 affects flip. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in config.php in Adam Scheinberg Flip 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the incpath parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-3311?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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