CVE-2008-7183: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in eva/index.php in EVA CMS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, a

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7183 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting eva 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 eva/index.php in EVA CMS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the eva[caminho] parameter to index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: evacms

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-08 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 2.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eva-cms sudo apt install eva-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold eva-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list eva-cms sudo dnf downgrade eva-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add eva-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-2008-7183?

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

Is CVE-2008-7183 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7183 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-2008-7183 affect?

CVE-2008-7183 affects eva cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in eva/index.php in EVA CMS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the eva[caminho] parameter to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7183?

Priority 46/100. Public exploit reference

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