Is CVE-2008-2690 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-2690, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-2690 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-2690 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-2690?

CVE-2008-2690 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-2690

CWE-94Published: June 13, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BrowserCRM 5.002.00, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bcrm_pub_root parameter to (1) kb.php, (2) login.php, (3) index.php, (4) contact_view.php, and (5) contact.php in pub/, different vectors than CVE-2008-2689. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-2690 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-2690. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.