CVE-2008-7005: include/modules/top/1-random_quote.php in Minb Is Not a Blog (minb) 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7005 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting minb is not a blog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

include/modules/top/1-random_quote.php in Minb Is Not a Blog (minb) 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the quotes_to_edit parameter. NOTE: this issue has been reported as an unrestricted file upload by some sources, but that is a potential consequence of code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	9.1% (top 5%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-19 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

minb minb is not a blog DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy minb-is-not-a-blog || rpm -q minb-is-not-a-blog || minb-is-not-a-blog --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison minb-is-not-a-blog sudo apt install minb-is-not-a-blog=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold minb-is-not-a-blog

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

dnf --showduplicates list minb-is-not-a-blog sudo dnf downgrade minb-is-not-a-blog-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add minb-is-not-a-blog

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: minb 0.1.0 - Remote Code Execution

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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-2008-7005?

minb is not a blog: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7005 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7005 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-2008-7005 affect?

CVE-2008-7005 affects minb is not a blog. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). include/modules/top/1-random_quote.php in Minb Is Not a Blog (minb) 0.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the quotes_to_edit parameter. NOTE: this issue has been reported as an unrestricted file upload by some sou

How urgent is CVE-2008-7005?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 5%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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