CVE-2008-1712 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB mx_blogs 2.0.0 beta, specifically within the includes/functions_weblog.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the 'mx_root_path' parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not observed in active exploitation (KEV: No), public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, and it has a high FAUCET Risk Score despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0_betaCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mx-system:mxbb:2.0.0_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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