CVE-2008-5764 in the critical feed json
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to e…
published 2008-12-30 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-5734
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 45.4%
- EPSS 45.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 98%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-7481)
- Published
Exploit prediction
45.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-7481 WorkSimple 1.2.1 - Remote File Inclusion / Sensitive Data Disclosure webapps, 2008-12-15
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32849 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/7481
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32849
vdb-entry, exploit
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secunia.com
/advisories/33163
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/47361
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/50726
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4831
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-5764
- NVD CVE-2008-5764
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