CVE-2008-6402: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hu/modules/reg-new/modstart.php in Sofi WebGui 0.6.3 PRE and earlie

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6402?

sofi webgui: upgrade to newer than 0.6.3pre. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6402 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6402 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-2008-6402 affect?

CVE-2008-6402 affects sofi webgui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hu/modules/reg-new/modstart.php in Sofi WebGui 0.6.3 PRE and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_dir parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6402?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6402 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting sofi webgui. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hu/modules/reg-new/modstart.php in Sofi WebGui 0.6.3 PRE and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_dir 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	2009-03-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: muskatli

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-06 11:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

muskatli sofi webgui UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.6.3pre · 0.4.2 · 0.5.2 · 0.6.0pre

Fixed in: newer than 0.6.3pre

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy sofi-webgui || rpm -q sofi-webgui || sofi-webgui --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.6.3pre (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sofi-webgui

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sofi-webgui

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: Sofi WebGui 0.6.3 PRE - 'mod_dir' 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-2008-6402?

sofi webgui: upgrade to newer than 0.6.3pre. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6402 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6402 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-2008-6402 affect?

CVE-2008-6402 affects sofi webgui. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in hu/modules/reg-new/modstart.php in Sofi WebGui 0.6.3 PRE and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6402?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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