CVE-2008-2885

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in src/browser/resource/categories/resource_categories_view.php in Open Digital Assets Repository System (ODARS) 1.0.2…

published June 27, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A surprising remote file inclusion vulnerability lurks in Open Digital Assets Repository System (ODARS) 1.0.2 when register_globals is enabled! ⚡ Picture a restaurant where the chef accepts any random order without checking what's really on the menu. This flaw allows attackers to serve themselves arbitrary PHP code simply by manipulating the CLASSES_ROOT parameter! An attacker could execute any PHP code they desire, completely compromising your website's security. Imagine them sneaking in as the head chef, altering your special recipe to serve up something malicious instead!

Put simply

Picture a restaurant where the chef accepts any random order without checking what's really on the menu. This flaw allows attackers to serve themselves arbitrary PHP code simply by manipulating the CLASSES_ROOT parameter! This remote file inclusion vulnerability in ODARS allows attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by cleverly crafting a URL that exploits the CLASSES_ROOT parameter when register_globals is enabled.

What to do

An attacker could execute any PHP code they desire, completely compromising your website's security. Imagine them sneaking in as the head chef, altering your special recipe to serve up something malicious instead! To fix this, disable register_globals in your PHP configuration immediately. Additionally, consider updating to a more secure version of ODARS or implementing thorough input validation to safeguard against such attacks. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you can ensure your system is protected against this sneaky vulnerability. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02935 · 86.9th percentile
Published
2008-06-27T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 JUN 18:00Z
    PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in src/browser/resource/categories/resource_categories_view.php in Open Digital Assets Repository System (ODARS) 1.0.2…
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