CVE-2008-5989 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in PHPcounter versions 1.3.2 and earlier, specifically within the defs.php script. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the 'l' parameter with directory traversal sequences, provided the magic_quotes_gpc setting is disabled. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity with network-based attacks, medium complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-6553) confirms the existence of public exploit code, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpcounter:phpcounter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpcounter:phpcounter:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpcounter:phpcounter:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpcounter:phpcounter:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpcounter:phpcounter:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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