CVE-2008-6807: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ListRecords.php in osprey 1.0a4.1 allows remote attackers to execut

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6807 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting osprey. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ListRecords.php in osprey 1.0a4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the xml_dir parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: the lib_dir vector is already covered by CVE-2006-6630.

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	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-05-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ibiblio

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-12 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibiblio osprey DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0a4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0a4.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0a4.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison osprey sudo apt install osprey=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0a4.1> sudo apt-mark hold osprey

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

dnf --showduplicates list osprey sudo dnf downgrade osprey-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0a4.1> sudo dnf versionlock add osprey

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: Osprey 1.0a4.1 - 'ListRecords.php' Multiple Remote File Inclusions

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6807?

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

Is CVE-2008-6807 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6807 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-2008-6807 affect?

CVE-2008-6807 affects osprey. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in ListRecords.php in osprey 1.0a4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the xml_dir parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obt

How urgent is CVE-2008-6807?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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