CVE-2008-5694: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/jpgraph/jpgraph_errhandler.inc.php in Sandbox 1.4.1 might allow

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5694 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting sandbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/jpgraph/jpgraph_errhandler.inc.php in Sandbox 1.4.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the issue, if any, may be located in Aditus JpGraph rather than Sandbox. If so, then this should not be treated as an issue in Sandbox.

Why this priority

Critical severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2008-12-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sandbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-12-19 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sandbox sandbox DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison sandbox sudo apt install sandbox=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo apt-mark hold sandbox

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

dnf --showduplicates list sandbox sudo dnf downgrade sandbox-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add sandbox

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.

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-2008-5694?

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

Is CVE-2008-5694 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5694 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-2008-5694 affect?

CVE-2008-5694 affects sandbox. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/jpgraph/jpgraph_errhandler.inc.php in Sandbox 1.4.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the issue, if any, may be located in Aditus JpGrap

How urgent is CVE-2008-5694?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

Software pages

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