Is CVE-2008-4719 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-4719, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-4719 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-4719 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-4719?

CVE-2008-4719 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-4719

CWE-94Published: October 23, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in cms/classes/openengine/filepool.php in openEngine 2.0 beta2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the oe_classpath parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-4329.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-4719 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-2008-4719. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.