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CVE-2008-5186

The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct fi…

Published 17 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.5
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
2.0%
percentile 80%
Public exploits
0
none known

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

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.07.5AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/46271 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • sourceforge.net /project/shownotes.php?release_id=637321 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/32559 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/32070 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • openwall.com /lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/8 · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, x_transferred
  • osvdb.org /49488 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB, x_transferred

Sources

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