CVE-2008-1059 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the Sniplets WordPress plugin, requiring immediate plugin updates.
- 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-2008-1059?
CVE-2008-1059 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/syntax_highlight.php in the Sniplets 1.1.2 and 1.2.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the libpath parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1059?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wordpress Sniplets Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1059?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1059 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-2008-1059 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1059 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mjh4-63mf-8xqc.