CVE-2008-6066 in Meet#Web
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Meet#Web 0.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter to (1) modules.php, (2) ManagerResource.class.php, (3) ManagerRightsResource.class.php, (4) RegForm.class.php, (5) RegResource.class.php, and (6) RegRightsResource.class.php in classes/. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/04/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2008-6066 represents a critical remote file inclusion flaw affecting Meet#Web version 0.8, classified under CWE-829 as an inclusion of code from an untrusted source. This vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation within multiple PHP scripts that process user-supplied parameters, specifically the root_path parameter, which is directly incorporated into file inclusion directives without proper sanitization or verification of source authenticity. The affected files include modules.php and several class files within the classes/ directory, making this a widespread issue across the application's core functionality.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when remote attackers manipulate the root_path parameter to inject malicious URLs that point to external PHP files. When these parameters are processed by the vulnerable PHP scripts, the include or require statements execute the attacker-controlled code, enabling arbitrary code execution on the target server. This type of vulnerability falls under the ATT&CK technique T1190 for exploiting remote services and T1059 for command and scripting interpreter execution, as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands through the PHP interpreter.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is severe, as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected web server. Successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, server compromise, and potential lateral movement within the network infrastructure. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent backdoors, exfiltrate database credentials, and deploy additional malicious payloads. The vulnerability affects the application's authentication and authorization mechanisms, potentially allowing privilege escalation and unauthorized administrative access to the Meet#Web platform.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2008-6066 should prioritize immediate patching of the Meet#Web application to version 0.8.1 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should implement input validation and sanitization measures to prevent user-supplied parameters from being used in file inclusion operations. The principle of least privilege should be enforced by restricting file inclusion to predefined, trusted paths only. Additionally, web application firewalls should be configured to detect and block suspicious URL patterns that attempt to exploit this vulnerability. Security monitoring should include detection of unauthorized file inclusion attempts and unusual PHP execution patterns. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of secure coding practices and input validation as outlined in OWASP Top Ten 2017 category a03, emphasizing the critical need for proper parameter validation in web applications.