CVE-2008-1060 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 28 Feb 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via the text parameter in the Sniplets plugin for WordPress.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-1060?

CVE-2008-1060 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Feb 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Eval injection vulnerability in modules/execute.php in the Sniplets 1.1.2 and 1.2.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the text parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1060?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wordpress Sniplets Plugin.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1060?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1060 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-2008-1060 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1060 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfcc-x5pv-wrjh.