CVE-2008-6651

Static code injection vulnerability in edithistory.php in OxYProject OxYBox 0.85 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into oxyhistory.php via…

published April 7, 2009

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky static code injection lets attackers slip PHP code into OxYBox, and that’s a recipe for trouble! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where someone can sneak in their own recipe, substituting the chef’s carefully crafted dish with who-knows-what. In this case, the oxymsg parameter is like an unwatched kitchen door, allowing unwanted ingredients into the mix. If exploited, an attacker could insert arbitrary PHP code, potentially taking over the server and causing absolute chaos—think data breaches, unauthorized access, or worse! While there’s no known exploitation yet, the mere possibility is enough to warrant a tightening of your security measures. It’s absolutely essential to act before it becomes a problem.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where someone can sneak in their own recipe, substituting the chef’s carefully crafted dish with who-knows-what. In this case, the oxymsg parameter is like an unwatched kitchen door, allowing unwanted ingredients into the mix. This vulnerability in edithistory.php allows remote attackers to inject malicious PHP code into oxyhistory.php via the oxymsg parameter, creating a backdoor into the application.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could insert arbitrary PHP code, potentially taking over the server and causing absolute chaos—think data breaches, unauthorized access, or worse! While there’s no known exploitation yet, the mere possibility is enough to warrant a tightening of your security measures. It’s absolutely essential to act before it becomes a problem. To mitigate this risk, sanitize and validate the input for the oxymsg parameter immediately. Additionally, review your application’s coding practices to prevent such injections in the future. Always keep your software updated and monitor for any suspicious activities! You’ve got this! With a few adjustments, your application can be fortified against this vulnerability! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03501 · 89.1th percentile
Published
2009-04-07T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 10:00Z
    Static code injection vulnerability in edithistory.php in OxYProject OxYBox 0.85 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into oxyhistory.php via…
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