Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old PHP remote file inclusion issue in Simple Website Software 0.99 and earlier. If an exposed site still runs this software, a remote attacker may cause the server to execute attacker-supplied PHP code through the SWSDIR parameter. The evidence names public exploit material, but not current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy internet-facing PHP sites that still run Simple Website Software 0.99 or earlier. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected unless old SWS code remains deployed, copied, or reachable under public web roots. Prioritize remediation if any exposed SWS deployment exists. This is a legacy issue, but successful exploitation can mean server-side code execution. If no SWS code is present, record the inventory result and deprioritize. Mitigation focus: Inventory public PHP sites for Simple Website Software 0.99 or earlier.; Remove or replace affected SWS deployments where found.; Restrict access to affected paths until remediation is complete..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 2673CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- sws-common-file-include(29861)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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