CVE-2008-6545: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news/include/createdb.php in Web Server Creator Web Portal 0.1 allo

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6545 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web server creator web portal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news/include/createdb.php in Web Server Creator Web Portal 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langfile parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

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 16%)
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 web server creator web portal DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-server-creator-web-portal || rpm -q web-server-creator-web-portal || web-server-creator-web-portal --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-server-creator-web-portal sudo apt install web-server-creator-web-portal=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold web-server-creator-web-portal

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-server-creator-web-portal sudo dnf downgrade web-server-creator-web-portal-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add web-server-creator-web-portal

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: Web Server Creator 0.1 - 'langfile' 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-2008-6545?

web server creator web portal: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6545 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6545 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-2008-6545 affect?

CVE-2008-6545 affects web server creator web portal. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in news/include/createdb.php in Web Server Creator Web Portal 0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the langfile parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information i

How urgent is CVE-2008-6545?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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