CVE-2008-5793: Code Injection

Published Dec 31, 2008
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Updated

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the Clickheat - Heatmap stats (comclickheat) component 1.0.1 for Joomla! allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[mosConfigabsolutepath] parameter to (a) install.clickheat.php, (b) Cache.php and (c) ClickheatHeatmap.php in Recly/Clickheat/, and (d) Recly/common/GlobalVariables.php; and the (2) mosConfigabsolutepath parameter to (e) main.php and (f) main.php in includes/heatmap, and (g) includes/overview/main.php.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Recly Clickheat-heatmap=1.0.1
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Recly Clickheat-heatmap=1.0.1
Joomla joomla

Event History

Dec 31, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5793?

CVE-2008-5793 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5793?

To fix CVE-2008-5793, update the Clickheat - Heatmap stats component to a version that addresses the remote file inclusion vulnerabilities.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5793?

CVE-2008-5793 affects users of the Clickheat - Heatmap stats component version 1.0.1 for Joomla! .

4

What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2008-5793?

Due to CVE-2008-5793, remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code on the affected system.

5

Is there a remediation for CVE-2008-5793?

Yes, remediation involves ensuring that you are not using version 1.0.1 of the Clickheat - Heatmap stats component and applying any available security patches.

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