CVE-2008-6403: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/default/include/html/insert.inc.php in OpenRat 0.8-beta4 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6403?

openrat: upgrade to newer than 0.8-beta4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6403 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6403 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-2008-6403 affect?

CVE-2008-6403 affects openrat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/default/include/html/insert.inc.php in OpenRat 0.8-beta4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tpl_dir parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6403?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6403 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openrat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/default/include/html/insert.inc.php in OpenRat 0.8-beta4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tpl_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: openrat

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

openrat openrat UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.8-beta4 · 0.8-beta1

Fixed in: newer than 0.8-beta4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.8-beta4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade openrat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade openrat

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: OpenRat 0.8-beta4 - 'tpl_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-2008-6403?

openrat: upgrade to newer than 0.8-beta4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6403 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6403 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-2008-6403 affect?

CVE-2008-6403 affects openrat. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in themes/default/include/html/insert.inc.php in OpenRat 0.8-beta4 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the tpl_dir parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6403?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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