CVE-2008-5060

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the DIR…

published November 13, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single crafted URL is all it takes to execute remote PHP code on vulnerable ModernBill systems. 🔥 Think of it like sending a pizza delivery to a restaurant where they have no idea what's on the menu. With just the right address, an attacker could order exactly what they want, without any questions asked! An attacker could gain complete control over the server, potentially stealing sensitive data, altering files, or wreaking havoc on the entire system. This could lead to financial loss and a significant breach of trust with customers. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like sending a pizza delivery to a restaurant where they have no idea what's on the menu. With just the right address, an attacker could order exactly what they want, without any questions asked! This vulnerability arises from multiple remote file inclusion flaws in ModernBill that allow attackers to manipulate the DIR parameter in certain scripts to execute arbitrary PHP code. It's a matter of tricking the system into fetching and running malicious code from remote locations.

What to do

An attacker could gain complete control over the server, potentially stealing sensitive data, altering files, or wreaking havoc on the entire system. This could lead to financial loss and a significant breach of trust with customers. Yikes! Upgrade to the latest version of ModernBill to eliminate these risks. Additionally, ensure that all user inputs are properly validated to prevent unauthorized access. Don't forget to review your server's configuration to bolster security! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03792 · 89.9th percentile
Published
2008-11-13T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 NOV 11:00Z
    Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ModernBill 4.4 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the DIR…
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