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CVE-2008-2480

10.0 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in plus.php in plusPHP Short URL Multi-User Script 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _pages_dir parameter.

Published May 28, 2008plusphpCWE-94EPSS 3.85%

Overview

CVE-2008-2480 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting plusphp plusphp_short_url_multi-user_script. It was published on May 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in plus.php in plusPHP Short URL Multi-User Script 1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the _pages_dir parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from plusphp. Update plusphp_short_url_multi-user_script to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/30373Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29357Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1645/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42623Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5672Refsecunia.com/advisories/30373Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29357Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1645/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42623Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5672

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2480?

CVE-2008-2480 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting plusphp plusphp_short_url_multi-user_script. It was published on May 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2480?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2480?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from plusphp. Update plusphp_short_url_multi-user_script to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2480?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2480 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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