CVE-2008-6103: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in A4Desk Event Calendar, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabl

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6103 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting a4desk flash event calendar. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in A4Desk Event Calendar, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the v parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: a4desk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-10 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

a4desk a4desk flash event calendar MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy a4desk-flash-event-calendar || rpm -q a4desk-flash-event-calendar || a4desk-flash-event-calendar --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: A4Desk Event Calendar - 'v' 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-2008-6103?

a4desk flash event calendar: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6103 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6103 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-2008-6103 affect?

CVE-2008-6103 affects a4desk flash event calendar. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in A4Desk Event Calendar, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the v parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6103?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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