CVE-2008-6138: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in adminhead.php in WebBiscuits Modules Controller 1.1 and earlier all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6138?

modules controller: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6138 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6138 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-2008-6138 affect?

CVE-2008-6138 affects modules controller. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in adminhead.php in WebBiscuits Modules Controller 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path[docroot] parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6138?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6138 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting modules controller. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in adminhead.php in WebBiscuits Modules Controller 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path[docroot] 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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webbiscuits

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-14 02:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webbiscuits modules controller UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy modules-controller || rpm -q modules-controller || modules-controller --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade modules-controller

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade modules-controller

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: WebBiscuits Modules Controller 1.1 - Remote File Inclusion / Remote File Disclosure

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-2008-6138?

modules controller: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6138 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6138 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-2008-6138 affect?

CVE-2008-6138 affects modules controller. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in adminhead.php in WebBiscuits Modules Controller 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path[docroot] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6138?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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