CVE-2008-6287: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Broadcast Machine 0.1 allow remote attackers to execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6287 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting broadcast machine. 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 Broadcast Machine 0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the baseDir parameter to (1) MySQLController.php, (2) SQLController.php, (3) SetupController.php, (4) VideoController.php, and (5) ViewController.php in controllers/.

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	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: getmiro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-25 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

getmiro broadcast machine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy broadcast-machine || rpm -q broadcast-machine || broadcast-machine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison broadcast-machine sudo apt install broadcast-machine=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold broadcast-machine

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

dnf --showduplicates list broadcast-machine sudo dnf downgrade broadcast-machine-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add broadcast-machine

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: Broadcast Machine 0.1 - Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6287?

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

Is CVE-2008-6287 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6287 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-2008-6287 affect?

CVE-2008-6287 affects broadcast machine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Broadcast Machine 0.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the baseDir parameter to (1) MySQLController.php, (2) SQLController.php, (3) SetupController.php,

How urgent is CVE-2008-6287?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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