CVE-2008-2686 describes an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Flux CMS versions 1.5.0 and earlier. Attackers can exploit a flaw in webinc/bxe/scripts/loadsave.php to overwrite PHP files by manipulating the XML parameter and injecting malicious PHP code, subsequently executing it by directly requesting the overwritten file. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.50CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flux_cms:flux_cms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flux_cms:flux_cms:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flux_cms:flux_cms:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flux_cms:flux_cms:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.31CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:flux_cms:flux_cms:1.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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