CVE-2008-4798 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading a Perl module and accessing it via a crafted URL in WebGUI.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-4798?

CVE-2008-4798 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Oct 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The loadModule function in lib/WebGUI/Asset.pm in WebGUI before 7.5.30 (stable) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a Perl module and accessing it via a crafted URL.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4798?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webgui Webgui.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4798?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4798 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-2008-4798 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4798 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfpr-vw55-5f48.

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