CVE-2008-6036: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in BaseBuilder 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote attacke

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6036?

basebuilder: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6036 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6036 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-2008-6036 affect?

CVE-2008-6036 affects basebuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in BaseBuilder 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mj_config[src_path] parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6036?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting basebuilder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in BaseBuilder 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mj_config[src_path] parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: basebuilder

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-03 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

basebuilder basebuilder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1 · 1.0 · 1.0 rc1 · 1.0 rc3 · 1.0.3 · 2.0 · 2.0 alpha · 2.0 beta

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade basebuilder

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: basebuilder 2.0.1 - 'main.inc.php' 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-2008-6036?

basebuilder: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6036 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6036 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-2008-6036 affect?

CVE-2008-6036 affects basebuilder. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in main.inc.php in BaseBuilder 2.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mj_config[src_path] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6036?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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