CVE-2008-5186 describes a potential file inclusion vulnerability in the set_language_path function of Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) versions prior to 1.0.8.1. This flaw, if exploitable, could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the default language path. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered a high-severity vulnerability, indicating a low attack complexity and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, the vendor disputes this as a direct GeSHi vulnerability, stating it only affects web applications that integrate GeSHi in a way that exposes control over the language path; there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.2_beta_1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:geshi:geshi:1.0.2_beta_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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