CVE-2008-5580 describes a critical command injection vulnerability in mini-pub 0.3, specifically within the mini-pub.php/front-end/cat.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the server by injecting shell metacharacters into the sFileName argument. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), successful exploitation can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code (EDB-6733) exists, indicating a clear path for attackers, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mini-pub:mini-pub:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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