Small Axe Solutions Weblog 0.3.1 ffile code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Small Axe Solutions Weblog 0.3.1. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation of the argument ffile can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-0442. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Small Axe Solutions Weblog 0.3.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument ffile with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/linkbar.php in Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ffile parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-0376. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was released 01/24/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0442 since 01/24/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (4937), SecurityFocus (BID 27383†) and Secunia (SA28568†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-40648. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-0442 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0442
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40696
SecurityFocus: 27383 - Small Axe Weblog 'ffile' Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 28568 - Small Axe Weblog linkbar.php File Inclusion Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 10/19/2025 02:27
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (48), 09/15/2018 08:29 (7), 10/19/2025 02:27 (27)
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