CVE-2008-4557 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in CuteNews.ru via the text parameter in the highlight plugin.

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-2008-4557?

CVE-2008-4557 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

plugins/wacko/highlight/html.php in Strawberry in CuteNews.ru 1.1.1 (aka Strawberry) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the text parameter, which is inserted into an executable regular expression.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4557?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cutephp Cutenews.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4557?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4557 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-2008-4557 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4557 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fj97-qc2x-qqm7.