CVE-2008-2016

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter to the default URI under install/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.37%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491369/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42144 vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3837 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2016?
CVE-2008-2016 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2016?
To fix CVE-2008-2016, 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-2008-2016 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2016 is being actively exploited. 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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