CVE-2008-6926: Directory traversal vulnerability in autoinstall4imagesgalleryupgrade.php in the Fantastico De Luxe Module...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affected a Fantastico De Luxe module script used with cPanel. A remote attacker could make the script load a local file through path traversal. Business risk is highest on shared hosting systems where users can upload executable files and PHP restrictions were relied on for isolation. Likely exposure is limited to servers running the Fantastico De Luxe Module for cPanel with the vulnerable autoinstall4imagesgalleryupgrade.php script. Exact affected versions are not supplied in the bundle. Shared hosting environments deserve priority because the CVE explicitly discusses home-directory uploads and PHP isolation settings. Prioritize legacy shared hosting environments. This is old and not KEV-listed in the bundle, but public exploit material and potential cross-account execution make it unsuitable to leave unresolved on internet-facing cPanel systems. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Fantastico De Luxe for cPanel is installed or historically present.; Check Netenberg/Fantastico and cPanel guidance for fixed versions or removal instructions.; Disable or remove the vulnerable autoinstall script if vendor guidance supports it..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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