CVE-2008-5060: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to exe

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-5060?

modernbill: upgrade to newer than 4.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-5060 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5060 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-2008-5060 affect?

CVE-2008-5060 affects modernbill. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the DIR parameter to (1) export_batch.inc.php, (2) run_auto_suspend.cron.php, and (3) send_em

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-5060?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-5060 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting modernbill. 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 ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the DIR parameter to (1) export_batch.inc.php, (2) run_auto_suspend.cron.php, and (3) send_email_cache.php in include/scripts/; (4) include/misc/mod_2checkout/2checkout_return.inc.php; and (5) include/html/nettools.popup.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-4034 and CVE-2005-1054.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-11-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: modernbill

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-11-13 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

modernbill modernbill UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.4 · <= 4.4.0 · 2.01 · 2.02s · 3.0 beta · 3.1.0 · 3.1.3 · 4.0.1 rc7

Fixed in: newer than 4.4.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modernbill

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: ModernBill 4.4.x - Cross-Site Scripting / Remote File Inclusion

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-2008-5060?

modernbill: upgrade to newer than 4.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5060 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5060 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-2008-5060 affect?

CVE-2008-5060 affects modernbill. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the DIR parameter to (1) export_batch.inc.php, (2) run_auto_suspend.cron.php, and (3) send_em

How urgent is CVE-2008-5060?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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