CVE-2008-6196: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Philippe CROCHAT EasySite 2.0 allow remote attackers to

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6196 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easysite. 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 Philippe CROCHAT EasySite 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the EASYSITE_BASE parameter to (1) browser.php, (2) image_editor.php and (3) skin_chooser.php in configuration/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

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	2009-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: philippe crochat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-20 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

philippe crochat easysite DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison easysite sudo apt install easysite=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold easysite

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

dnf --showduplicates list easysite sudo dnf downgrade easysite-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add easysite

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: EasySite 2.0 - 'browser.php' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: EasySite 2.0 - 'image_editor.php' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: EasySite 2.0 - 'skin_chooser.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-2008-6196?

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

Is CVE-2008-6196 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6196 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-2008-6196 affect?

CVE-2008-6196 affects easysite. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Philippe CROCHAT EasySite 2.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the EASYSITE_BASE parameter to (1) browser.php, (2) image_editor.php and (3) skin_chooser.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6196?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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