CVE-2008-5186

Description

The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct file inclusion attacks via crafted inputs that influence the default language path ($path variable). NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a vendor, stating that only a static value is used, so this is not a vulnerability in GeSHi. Separate CVE identifiers would be created for web applications that integrate GeSHi in a way that allows control of the default language path

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.96% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46271 vdb entry
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=637321 patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/32559 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32070 vdb entry patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/8 mailing list
http://osvdb.org/49488 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5186?
CVE-2008-5186 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-5186?
To fix CVE-2008-5186, 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-2008-5186 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-5186 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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