CVE-2008-4486: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-4486?

yerba: upgrade to newer than 6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-4486 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4486 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-2008-4486 affect?

CVE-2008-4486 affects yerba. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-4486?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-4486 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting yerba. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: yerba

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-08 02:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yerba yerba UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.3 · 6.28

Fixed in: newer than 6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yerba

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: Yerba SACphp 6.3 - Local File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Yerba SACphp 6.3 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-4486?

yerba: upgrade to newer than 6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-4486 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4486 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-2008-4486 affect?

CVE-2008-4486 affects yerba. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in SAC.php (SACphp), as used in Yerba 6.3 and earlier, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4486?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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