CVE-2008-6482: Code Injection

Published Mar 18, 2009
·
Updated

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin.treeg.php in the Flash Tree Gallery (comtreeg) component 1.0 for Joomla!, when registerglobals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the mosConfiglivesite parameter.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Justjoomla Com Treeg=1.0
Joomla joomla
All of the following
Justjoomla Com Treeg=1.0
Joomla joomla

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Set register_globals = Off in your PHP configuration (php.ini) and restart the web server to disable register_globals.

    PHP (php.ini) register_globals = Off
  2. Compensating control

    Configure a web application firewall or web-server rule to block or drop HTTP requests that include the mosConfig_live_site parameter for the Flash Tree Gallery (com_treeg) admin.treeg.php component to prevent remote file inclusion attempts.

Event History

Mar 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6482?

CVE-2008-6482 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6482?

To fix CVE-2008-6482, disable register_globals and upgrade the Flash Tree Gallery component to a secured version.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-6482?

CVE-2008-6482 can be exploited through remote file inclusion attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

4

Which versions of Joomla! are affected by CVE-2008-6482?

CVE-2008-6482 specifically affects version 1.0 of the Flash Tree Gallery component for Joomla! when register_globals is enabled.

5

Is it necessary to have register_globals enabled to exploit CVE-2008-6482?

Yes, CVE-2008-6482 requires register_globals to be enabled for the vulnerability to be exploited.

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