CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6482: Code Injection

First published: Wed Mar 18 2009(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Joomla=1.0
Joomla

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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