CVE-2008-5671 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in Joomla via URL injection when RG_EMULATION 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-2008-5671?

CVE-2008-5671 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 18 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 Joomla! 1.0.11 through 1.0.14, when RG_EMULATION is enabled in configuration.php, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfig_absolute_path parameter.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5671?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joomla Joomla.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5671?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5671 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-2008-5671 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5671 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7p5g-hr77-f36q.