CVE-2008-2905: Code Injection

Published Jun 30, 2008
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Updated

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/Cache/Lite/Output.php in the CacheLite package in Mambo 4.6.4 and earlier, when registerglobals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mosConfigabsolutepath parameter.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Mambo Mambo=4.5_1.0.1
Mambo Mambo=4.5.2
Mambo Mambo=4.5_1.0.3_beta
Mambo Mambo=4.5.0.2
Mambo Mambo=4.6
Mambo Mambo=4.5.2.2
Mambo Mambo=4.5.1_1.0.9
Mambo Mambo=4.6.1
Mambo Mambo=4.6.2
Mambo Mambo=4.5.2.3
Mambo Mambo=4.5
Mambo Mambo=4.5.1_beta2
Mambo Mambo=4.5_1.0.0
Mambo Mambo=4.6.4
Mambo Mambo=4.5.1a
Mambo Mambo=4.5.1_beta
Mambo Mambo=4.5.3h
Mambo Mambo=4.5.2.1
Mambo Mambo=4.0.14
Mambo Mambo=4.5.1.3
Mambo Mambo=4.5_1.0.2
Mambo Mambo=4.5.4
Mambo Mambo=4.5_1.0.9

Event History

Jun 30, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2905?

CVE-2008-2905 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2905?

To fix CVE-2008-2905, disable register_globals in your PHP configuration and update to a secure version of Mambo that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Mambo are affected by CVE-2008-2905?

CVE-2008-2905 affects Mambo versions 4.6.4 and earlier.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2008-2905 facilitate?

CVE-2008-2905 can facilitate remote code execution via crafted URLs, allowing an attacker to take full control of the affected Mambo application.

5

What is needed to exploit CVE-2008-2905?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-2905 requires the attacker to have knowledge of the Mambo configuration and the ability to send HTTP requests to the vulnerable server.

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