CVE-2007-4290 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via remote file inclusion in Guestbook Script, though the vulnerability is disputed by third parties.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2007-4290?

CVE-2007-4290 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Guestbook Script 1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the script_root parameter to (1) delete.php, (2) edit.php, or (3) inc/common.inc.php; or (4) database.php, (5) entries.php, (6) index.php, (7) logout.php, or (8) settings.php in admin/. NOTE: a third party disputes this vulnerability, noting that these scripts defend against direct requests

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4290?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stadtaus Guestbook Script.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4290?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4290 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2007-4290 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4290 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5wgh-3393-wp4p.

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