CVE-2008-5844 Security feature bypass in n/a
Incorrect filter handling in PHP disables magic_quotes_gpc, potentially facilitating SQL injection and other attacks by bypassing security features.
- 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-2008-5844?
CVE-2008-5844 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php Php, published on 5 Jan 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP 5.2.7 contains an incorrect change to the FILTER_UNSAFE_RAW functionality, and unintentionally disables magic_quotes_gpc regardless of the actual magic_quotes_gpc setting, which might make it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct SQL injection attacks and unspecified other attacks.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5844?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php Php.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5844?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5844 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-5844 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5844 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Php Php
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gwch-97f2-ppcf.