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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in geshi. This vulnerability affects the function set_language_path of the file geshi.php. The manipulation of the argument $path with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct file inclusion attacks via crafted inputs that influence the default language path ($path variable). NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a vendor, stating that only a static value is used, so this is not a vulnerability in GeSHi. Separate CVE identifiers would be created for web applications that integrate GeSHi in a way that allows control of the default language path.

The weakness was released 11/03/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-5186 since 11/20/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:geshi.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

Upgrading to version 1.0.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (46271), SecurityFocus (BID 32070†), OSVDB (49488†) and Secunia (SA32559†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-45135.

Productinfo

Name

• geshi

Version

• 1.0.0
• 1.0.1
• 1.0.2
• 1.0.2 Beta 1
• 1.0.3
• 1.0.4
• 1.0.5
• 1.0.6
• 1.0.7
• 1.0.7.1
• 1.0.7.2
• 1.0.7.3
• 1.0.7.4
• 1.0.7.5
• 1.0.7.6
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• 1.0.7.16
• 1.0.7.17
• 1.0.7.18
• 1.0.7.19
• 1.0.7.20
• 1.0.7.21
• 1.0.7.22
• 1.0.8

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: geshi 1.0.2

Timelineinfo

11/03/2008 🔍
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11/20/2008 +16 days 🔍
11/20/2008 +0 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2308 days 🔍
08/07/2024 +3431 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Confirmed
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Disputed: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2008-5186 (🔍)
X-Force: 46271 - GeSHi unspecified code execution
SecurityFocus: 32070 - GeSHi 'geshi.php' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 32559 - GeSHi File Inclusion Security Issue and Denial of Service Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 49488 - GeSHi Unspecified Arbitrary Code Execution

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 04:11 PM
Updated: 08/07/2024 01:28 PM
Changes: 03/17/2015 04:11 PM (58), 10/18/2018 08:29 AM (8), 08/07/2024 01:28 PM (17)
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Cache ID: 18:D5C:40

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