CVE-2008-2689 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in BrowserCRM via a URL parameter, requiring immediate patching.

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-2008-2689?

CVE-2008-2689 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Jun 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 pub/clients.php in BrowserCRM 5.002.00 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the bcrm_pub_root parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2689?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Browsercrm Browsercrm.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2689?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2689 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-2008-2689 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2689 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9cg2-j36g-w4x9.