CVE-2008-5186

N/A Unknown
Published: November 21, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026
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Description

The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct file inclusion attacks via crafted inputs that influence the default language path ($path variable). NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a vendor, stating that only a static value is used, so this is not a vulnerability in GeSHi. Separate CVE identifiers would be created for web applications that integrate GeSHi in a way that allows control of the default language path

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://osvdb.org/49488
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://secunia.com/advisories/32559
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32070
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch
http://osvdb.org/49488
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://secunia.com/advisories/32559
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=637321
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32070
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46271
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

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Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
76th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

geshi