CVE-2008-2016 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter of the install directory in Chilek CMS.

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-2008-2016?

CVE-2008-2016 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 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 Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter to the default URI under install/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2016?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Chilkat Software Chicomas.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2016 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-2008-2016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qhc8-qcj6-mq9r.

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