CVE-2008-5577 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in sCssBoard via a malicious URL in the inc_function parameter.

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-2008-5577?

CVE-2008-5577 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Dec 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 index.php in sCssBoard 1.0, 1.1, 1.11, and 1.12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the inc_function parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5577?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Scssboard Scssboard.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5577?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5577 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-2008-5577 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-5577 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rwqg-mw4q-jj4c.