CVE-2008-4645

Public Exploit

Description

plugins/event_tracer/event_list.php in PhpWebGallery 1.7.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary PHP code via PHP sequences in the sort parameter, which is processed by create_function.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.86% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45875 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6755 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31762 vdb entry patch
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4456 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4645?
CVE-2008-4645 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4645?
To fix CVE-2008-4645, 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-2008-4645 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4645 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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