CVE-2008-1712 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in mxBB mx_blogs via a malicious URL in the mx_root_path parameter.
- 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-2008-1712?
CVE-2008-1712 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Apr 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 includes/functions_weblog.php in mxBB mx_blogs 2.0.0 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1712?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mx-System Mxbb.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1712?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1712 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-2008-1712 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1712 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wcm4-5593-c777.