CVE-2010-1360: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FAQEngine 4.24.00 allow remote attackers to execute arbi

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-1360 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting faqengine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FAQEngine 4.24.00 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_faqe parameter to (1) attachs.php, (2) backup.php, (3) badwords.php, (4) categories.php, (5) changepw.php, (6) colorchooser.php, (7) colorwheel.php, (8) dbfiles.php, (9) diraccess.php, (10) faq.php, (11) index.php, (12) kb.php, and (13) stats.php.

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	2010-04-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boesch-it

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-04-13 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boesch-it faqengine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.24.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.24.00

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.24.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison faqengine sudo apt install faqengine=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.24.00> sudo apt-mark hold faqengine

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

dnf --showduplicates list faqengine sudo dnf downgrade faqengine-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.24.00> sudo dnf versionlock add faqengine

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: FAQEngine 4.24.00 - Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-1360?

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

Is CVE-2010-1360 being exploited?

CVE-2010-1360 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-2010-1360 affect?

CVE-2010-1360 affects faqengine. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in FAQEngine 4.24.00 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_faqe parameter to (1) attachs.php, (2) backup.php, (3) badwords.php, (4) categories.php, (5)

How urgent is CVE-2010-1360?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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