CVE-2008-5066

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upload/admin/frontpage_right.php in Agares Media ThemeSiteScript 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…

published November 13, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty URL is the magic key to a big problem here! An attacker can sneak arbitrary PHP code into the system via the loadadminpage parameter. 🚨 Think of it like a delivery service that accepts any package without checking the sender or the contents — you could end up with fireworks instead of paperwork! If exploited, a remote attacker could execute any PHP code on the server, potentially gaining complete control over the site. This kind of vulnerability can lead to data theft, site defacement, and even a complete takeover of your server environment, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that accepts any package without checking the sender or the contents — you could end up with fireworks instead of paperwork! This vulnerability arises from a remote file inclusion flaw in the Agares Media ThemeSiteScript 1.0, allowing attackers to execute their own PHP code simply by manipulating the loadadminpage parameter in an URL.

What to do

If exploited, a remote attacker could execute any PHP code on the server, potentially gaining complete control over the site. This kind of vulnerability can lead to data theft, site defacement, and even a complete takeover of your server environment, which is absolutely devastating! To fix this, update to the latest version of Agares Media ThemeSiteScript that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, ensure that user input is properly sanitized and validated to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. Regular security audits of your codebase will also help keep your application safe! You've got this! With the right steps, you can lock things down tight! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03546 · 89.2th percentile
Published
2008-11-13T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 NOV 17:00Z
    PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in upload/admin/frontpage_right.php in Agares Media ThemeSiteScript 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary…
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