CVE-2008-6983 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code in devalcms via the HTTP Referer header, leading to full system compromise.

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-2008-6983?

CVE-2008-6983 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

modules/tool/hitcounter.php in devalcms 1.4a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the HTTP Referer header with a target file specified in the gv_folder_data parameter, as demonstrated by modifying modules/tool/url2header.php.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6983?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Devalcms Devalcms.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6983?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6983 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-2008-6983 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6983 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7c33-67p8-93vq.