CVE-2008-5694

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/jpgraph/jpgraph_errhandler.inc.php in Sandbox 1.4.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code…

published December 19, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability is hanging out in lib/jpgraph/jpgraph_errhandler.inc.php, and it's just waiting for the right opportunity to cause chaos! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows diners to customize their orders, but the chef never checks the ingredients that come in — an unexpected recipe could lead to a disastrous dish! If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary PHP code on the server, potentially leading to total control over the application — think of it as giving someone the keys to the kitchen and letting them whip up whatever they want!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows diners to customize their orders, but the chef never checks the ingredients that come in — an unexpected recipe could lead to a disastrous dish! This vulnerability in Aditus JpGraph could allow an attacker to include remote files through certain unspecified vectors, enabling them to run malicious code on the server that hosts the vulnerable application.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run arbitrary PHP code on the server, potentially leading to total control over the application — think of it as giving someone the keys to the kitchen and letting them whip up whatever they want! To protect your application, update to the latest version of Sandbox or JpGraph that addresses this vulnerability, review your code for proper input validation, and restrict file inclusion to trusted URLs only. It's essential to stay proactive with your security measures! You've got this! Stay vigilant and follow these steps to keep your application safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02200 · 82.4th percentile
Published
2008-12-19T18:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 DEC 18:00Z
    PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/jpgraph/jpgraph_errhandler.inc.php in Sandbox 1.4.1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code…
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