CVE-2008-5938 json
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in assets/snippets/reflect/snippet.reflect.php in MODx CMS 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_g…
published 2009-01-22 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5908
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.4%
- EPSS 2.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in assets/snippets/reflect/snippet.reflect.php in MODx CMS 0.9.6.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the reflect_base parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7204)
- Published
Exploit prediction
2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7204 MODx CMS 0.9.6.2 - Remote File Inclusion / Cross-Site Scripting webapps, 2008-11-23
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32436 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7204
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32436
vdb-entry, exploit
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svn.modxcms.com
/svn/tattoo/tattoo/releases/0.9.6.3/install/changelog.txt
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32824
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3236
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4940
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46797
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5938
- NVD CVE-2008-5938
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