CVE-2008-6543: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ComScripts TEAM Quick Classifieds 1.0 via the DOCUMENT_R

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6543 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quick classifieds. 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 ComScripts TEAM Quick Classifieds 1.0 via the DOCUMENT_ROOT parameter to (1) index.php3, (2) locate.php3, (3) search_results.php3, (4) classifieds/index.php3, and (5) classifieds/view.php3; (6) index.php3, (7) manager.php3, (8) pass.php3, (9) remember.php3 (10) sign-up.php3, (11) update.php3, (12) userSet.php3, and (13) verify.php3 in controlcenter/; (14) alterCats.php3, (15) alterFeatured.php

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	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: comscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-30 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

comscripts quick classifieds DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy quick-classifieds || rpm -q quick-classifieds || quick-classifieds --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison quick-classifieds sudo apt install quick-classifieds=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold quick-classifieds

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

dnf --showduplicates list quick-classifieds sudo dnf downgrade quick-classifieds-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add quick-classifieds

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: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - 'index.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - '/controlpannel/alterNews.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - '/controlpannel/createNews.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - 'Classifieds/index.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - 'Classifieds/view.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - 'controlcenter/index.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - 'controlcenter/manager.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion
Exploit-DB: Quick Classifieds 1.0 - 'controlcenter/pass.php3?DOCUMENT_ROOT' Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6543?

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

Is CVE-2008-6543 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6543 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-2008-6543 affect?

CVE-2008-6543 affects quick classifieds. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ComScripts TEAM Quick Classifieds 1.0 via the DOCUMENT_ROOT parameter to (1) index.php3, (2) locate.php3, (3) search_results.php3, (4) classifieds/index.php3, and (5) classifieds/view.ph

How urgent is CVE-2008-6543?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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