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CVE-2008-5989

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

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CVE-2008-5989 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in defs.php in PHPcounter 1.3.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the l parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in defs.php in PHPcounter 1.3.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the l parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PhpcounterPhpcounter<= 1.3.2
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.0
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.1
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.2
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.3
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.4
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.5
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.6
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.2.7
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.3.0
PhpcounterPhpcounter1.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5989?
Directory traversal vulnerability in defs.php in PHPcounter 1.3.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the l parameter.
How severe is CVE-2008-5989?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5989 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5989?
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