CVE-2008-6486: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in slideshow_uploadvideo.content.php in SharedLog, when register_globa

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MEDIUM 6.8MITIGATE

CVE-2008-6486 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting sharedlog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in slideshow_uploadvideo.content.php in SharedLog, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[root_dir] parameter.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-03-18
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shatm

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-18 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6486?

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

Is CVE-2008-6486 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6486 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-2008-6486 affect?

CVE-2008-6486 affects sharedlog. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in slideshow_uploadvideo.content.php in SharedLog, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the GLOBALS[root_dir] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6486?

Priority 40/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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