CVE-2008-2638 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious input into the guestbook message field, compromising the web server.

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-2008-2638?

CVE-2008-2638 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Static code injection vulnerability in guestbook.php in 1Book 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to upload arbitrary PHP code via the message parameter in an HTML webform, which is written to data.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2638?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 1-Script 1-Book.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2638?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2638 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-2008-2638 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2638 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-23r2-7v4m-m7mp.

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