PatchTheCVECVE-2008-4181: Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/xml.php in the Netenberg Fantastico De Luxe module before 2.10.4
CVE-2008-4181 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting fantastico de luxe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/xml.php in the Netenberg Fantastico De Luxe module before 2.10.4 r19 for cPanel, when cPanel PHP Register Globals is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) or absolute pathname in the fantasticopath parameter. NOTE: in some environments, this can be leveraged for remote file inclusion by using a UNC share pathname or an ftp, ftps, or
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.8% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2008-09-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: cPanel 11.x - 'Fantastico' Local File Inclusion
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-2008-4181?
fantastico de luxe: upgrade to newer than 2.10.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-4181 being exploited?
CVE-2008-4181 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-2008-4181 affect?
CVE-2008-4181 affects fantastico de luxe. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/xml.php in the Netenberg Fantastico De Luxe module before 2.10.4 r19 for cPanel, when cPanel PHP Register Globals is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to include and execute arbitrary l
How urgent is CVE-2008-4181?
Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
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