CVE-2008-5585: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in lcxBBportal 0.1 Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execut

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5585 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lcxbbportal. 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 lcxBBportal 0.1 Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) portal/includes/portal_block.php and (2) includes/acp/acp_lcxbbportal.php.

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-12-16
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lcxbbportal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-16 19:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lcxbbportal lcxbbportal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 alpha_2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison lcxbbportal sudo apt install lcxbbportal=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold lcxbbportal

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

dnf --showduplicates list lcxbbportal sudo dnf downgrade lcxbbportal-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add lcxbbportal

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: lcxbbportal 0.1 alpha 2 - Remote File Inclusion

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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-2008-5585?

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

Is CVE-2008-5585 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5585 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-2008-5585 affect?

CVE-2008-5585 affects lcxbbportal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in lcxBBportal 0.1 Alpha 2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) portal/includes/portal_block.php and (2) includes/acp/acp_l

How urgent is CVE-2008-5585?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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