CVE-2008-4138: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skin_shop/standard/3_plugin_twindow/twindow_notice.php in TECHNOTE

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting technote. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skin_shop/standard/3_plugin_twindow/twindow_notice.php in TECHNOTE 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the shop_this_skin_path parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	10.3% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-09-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: technote

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-09-24 05:41 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison technote sudo apt install technote=<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo apt-mark hold technote

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

dnf --showduplicates list technote sudo dnf downgrade technote-<VERSION_BEFORE_7> sudo dnf versionlock add technote

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: Technote 7 - 'shop_this_skin_path' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4138?

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

Is CVE-2008-4138 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4138 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-2008-4138 affect?

CVE-2008-4138 affects technote. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skin_shop/standard/3_plugin_twindow/twindow_notice.php in TECHNOTE 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the shop_this_skin_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4138?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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Related CVEs

CVE-2009-0441 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in skin_shop/standard/2_view_body/body_default.php in TECHNOTE 7.2, wh

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