CVE-2008-1059

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/syntax_highlight.php in the Sniplets 1.1.2 and 1.2.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the libpath parameter.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/29099 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5194 exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40829 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488734/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3706 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27985 vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1059?
CVE-2008-1059 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1059?
To fix CVE-2008-1059, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-1059 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-1059 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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