CVE-2008-2556 describes a critical SQL injection vulnerability in PHP Visit Counter version 0.4 and earlier, specifically within the read.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the 'datespan' parameter during a read action. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to compromise of data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hessel_brouwer:php_visit_counter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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