CVE-2008-6377: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/global.php in Multi SEO phpBB 1.1.0 allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6377 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting multi seo phpbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/global.php in Multi SEO phpBB 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pfad parameter.

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	2009-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb-seo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-02 19:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb-seo multi seo phpbb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy multi-seo-phpbb || rpm -q multi-seo-phpbb || multi-seo-phpbb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison multi-seo-phpbb sudo apt install multi-seo-phpbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold multi-seo-phpbb

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

dnf --showduplicates list multi-seo-phpbb sudo dnf downgrade multi-seo-phpbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add multi-seo-phpbb

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: Multi SEO phpBB 1.1.0 - Remote File Inclusion

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-2008-6377?

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

Is CVE-2008-6377 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6377 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-2008-6377 affect?

CVE-2008-6377 affects multi seo phpbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/global.php in Multi SEO phpBB 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pfad parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6377?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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