CVE-2008-5186 json
The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct fi…
published 2008-11-21 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5164
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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
Patch / fix
- geshi Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.0.8.1-1
- dokuwiki Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 0.0.20080505-3.1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2008-5186
Exploit prediction
1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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sourceforge.net
/project/shownotes.php?release_id=637321
patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32070
vdb-entry, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/32559
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/46271
vdb-entry
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2008/11/10/8
mailing-list
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osvdb.org
/49488
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5186
- NVD CVE-2008-5186
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