CVE-2008-2016
CVE-2008-2016 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chilkat Software Chicomas with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Chilkat Software Chicomas
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter to the default URI under install/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2016?
- PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in Chilek Content Management System (aka ChiCoMaS) 2.0.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter to the default URI under install/. NOTE: this can also be leveraged to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2016?
- CVE-2008-2016 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2016 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2016?
- CVE-2008-2016 affects Chilkat Software Chicomas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2016?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-2016 published?
- CVE-2008-2016 was published on 2008-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3837
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491369/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42144
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chilkat_software:chicomas:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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