CVE-2008-6761 Code injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary PHP code via the installer if the admin/install.php file is not deleted after setup.

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-2008-6761?

CVE-2008-6761 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Static code injection vulnerability in admin/install.php in Flexcustomer 0.0.6 might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into const.inc.php via the installdbname parameter (aka the Database Name field). NOTE: the installation instructions specify deleting admin/install.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6761?

It affects 1 product.

Products include China-on-Site Flexcustomer0.0.6.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6761?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6761 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-2008-6761 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6761 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hfj3-56hh-m6hm.

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