CVE-2008-4719 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in openEngine CMS via file inclusion if register_globals is enabled.

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-2008-4719?

CVE-2008-4719 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Oct 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 cms/classes/openengine/filepool.php in openEngine 2.0 beta2, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the oe_classpath parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-4329.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4719?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Openengine Openengine.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4719?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4719 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-2008-4719 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4719 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pc82-h94j-ghv6.