Detections
Analytics
PHP < 5.2.8 Multiple Vulnerabilities
high Nessus Plugin ID 35067
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Synopsis
The remote web server uses a version of PHP that may be affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
According to its banner, the version of PHP installed on the remote host is earlier than 5.2.8. As such, it is potentially affected by the following vulnerabilities :- PHP fails to properly sanitize error messages of arbitrary HTML or script code, would code allow for cross-site scripting attacks if PHP's 'display_errors' setting is enabled. (CVE-2008-5814)
- Version 5.2.7 introduced a regression with regard to 'magic_quotes' functionality due to an incorrect fix to the filter extension. As a result, the 'magic_quotes_gpc' setting remains off even if it is set to on. (CVE-2008-5844)
Solution
Upgrade to PHP version 5.2.8 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 35067
File Name: php_5_2_8.nasl
Version: 1.21
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 12/9/2008
Updated: 5/28/2024
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.3
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 7.5
Temporal Score: 5.5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:php:php
Required KB Items: www/PHP
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2008-5814, CVE-2008-5844
BID: 32673