CVE-2008-7087: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in search_wA.php in OpenPro 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute a

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7087 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting openpro. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in search_wA.php in OpenPro 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the LIBPATH parameter.

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 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: openpro

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-26 14:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openpro sudo apt install openpro=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold openpro

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

dnf --showduplicates list openpro sudo dnf downgrade openpro-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add openpro

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: OpenPro 1.3.1 - 'search_wA.php' 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-2008-7087?

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

Is CVE-2008-7087 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7087 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-2008-7087 affect?

CVE-2008-7087 affects openpro. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in search_wA.php in OpenPro 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the LIBPATH parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7087?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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