CVE-2008-7163: Directory traversal vulnerability in mods/Integrated/index.php in SineCMS 2.3.5 and earlier, when register_glo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-7163?

sinecms: upgrade to newer than 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-7163 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7163 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-7163 affect?

CVE-2008-7163 affects sinecms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in mods/Integrated/index.php in SineCMS 2.3.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the sine[config][index_main] parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-7163?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2008-7163 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting sinecms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in mods/Integrated/index.php in SineCMS 2.3.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the sine[config][index_main] parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sinecms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-04 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sinecms sinecms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.3.5 · 2.0 · 2.1 · 2.1.1 · 2.2 · 2.2.1 · 2.3.2 · 2.3.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.3.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.3.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade sinecms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade sinecms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: SineCMS 2.3.5 - Local File Inclusion / 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-2008-7163?

sinecms: upgrade to newer than 2.3.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-7163 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7163 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-2008-7163 affect?

CVE-2008-7163 affects sinecms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in mods/Integrated/index.php in SineCMS 2.3.5 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via the sine[config][index_main] parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7163?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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