7.5
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-6983: Code Injection

First published: Tue Aug 18 2009(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Usualtool CMS=1.4a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-6983?

    CVE-2008-6983 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

  • What is the exploit mechanism for CVE-2008-6983?

    CVE-2008-6983 can be exploited through the HTTP Referer header by specifying a target file in the gv_folder_data parameter.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-6983?

    To fix CVE-2008-6983, update to a patched version of devalcms or implement input validation to mitigate the risk.

  • Which versions of devalcms are affected by CVE-2008-6983?

    CVE-2008-6983 affects devalcms version 1.4a.

  • Can CVE-2008-6983 allow unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2008-6983 can allow unauthorized users to execute arbitrary PHP code on the server.

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