CVE-2008-5947 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in YapBB 1.2.Beta 2, specifically within the include/class_yapbbcooker.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the cfgIncludeDirectory parameter with a malicious URL. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network-based attacks, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:yapbb:yapbb:1.2:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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