CVE-2008-7034: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in kernel/smarty/Smarty.class.php in PHPEcho CMS 2.0 rc3 allows remote

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7034 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpecho cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in kernel/smarty/Smarty.class.php in PHPEcho CMS 2.0 rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in unspecified vectors that modify the _smarty_compile_path variable in the fetch function.

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	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-08-24
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tigran abrahamyan

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-24 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tigran abrahamyan phpecho cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0 rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpecho-cms || rpm -q phpecho-cms || phpecho-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpecho-cms sudo apt install phpecho-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpecho-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpecho-cms sudo dnf downgrade phpecho-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpecho-cms

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.

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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-2008-7034?

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

Is CVE-2008-7034 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7034 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-2008-7034 affect?

CVE-2008-7034 affects phpecho cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in kernel/smarty/Smarty.class.php in PHPEcho CMS 2.0 rc3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in unspecified vectors that modify the _smarty_compile_path variable in the fet

How urgent is CVE-2008-7034?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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