CVE-2008-1682

Public Exploit

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in quiz/common/db_config.inc.php in the Online FlashQuiz (com_onlineflashquiz) 1.0.2 component for Joomla! allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the base_dir parameter.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.90% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5345 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28574 vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41592 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1682?
CVE-2008-1682 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-1682?
To fix CVE-2008-1682, 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-2008-1682 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-1682 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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