CVE-2010-4914: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tools/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php in PHP Classifieds 7.3 allows r

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-4914 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting php classifieds. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tools/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php in PHP Classifieds 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang_path 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	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2011-10-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: deltascripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-10-08 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

deltascripts php classifieds DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-classifieds || rpm -q php-classifieds || php-classifieds --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison php-classifieds sudo apt install php-classifieds=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3> sudo apt-mark hold php-classifieds

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

dnf --showduplicates list php-classifieds sudo dnf downgrade php-classifieds-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.3> sudo dnf versionlock add php-classifieds

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: PHP Classifieds 7.3 - 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-2010-4914?

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

Is CVE-2010-4914 being exploited?

CVE-2010-4914 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-2010-4914 affect?

CVE-2010-4914 affects php classifieds. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tools/phpmailer/class.phpmailer.php in PHP Classifieds 7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2010-4914?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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