CVE-2008-2520

Name: CVE-2008-2520
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-03T15:32:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2520 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BigACE 2.4, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][addon] parameter to (a) addon/smarty/plugins/function.captcha.php and (b) system/classes/sql/AdoDBConnection.php; and the (2) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][admin] parameter to (c) item_information.php and (d) jstree.php in system/application/util/, and (e) system/admin/plugins/menu/menuTree/plugin.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-4423.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in BigACE 2.4, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][addon] parameter to (a) addon/smarty/plugins/function.captcha.php and (b) system/classes/sql/AdoDBConnection.php; and the (2) GLOBALS[_BIGACE][DIR][admin] parameter to (c) item_information.php and (d) jstree.php in system/application/util/, and (e) system/admin/plugins/menu/menuTree/plugin.php, different vectors than CVE-2006-4423.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bigace	Bigace	2.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30183Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29157Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42343
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5596
http://secunia.com/advisories/30183Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29157Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42343
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5596

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2520?

How severe is CVE-2008-2520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2520?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST