CVE-2008-1989: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in 123flashchat.php in the 123 Flash Chat 6.8.0 module for e107, wh...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1989 is an old remote file inclusion flaw in the 123 Flash Chat 6.8.0 module for e107. If the vulnerable PHP file is exposed and register_globals is enabled, an attacker could cause the server to run arbitrary PHP code. Treat confirmed exposure as urgent because impact could include full web application compromise. Exposure is likely limited to legacy e107 installations using the 123 Flash Chat 6.8.0 module with register_globals enabled and the vulnerable PHP file reachable. The affected-product metadata is sparse, so asset validation should focus on actual deployed files and PHP configuration rather than package names alone. Prioritize if any internet-facing legacy e107 site still runs this module. The vulnerability is old, but the consequence is server-side code execution. If the product is absent or register_globals is disabled, urgency drops substantially. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or maintainer guidance before applying product-specific fixes.; Remove or disable the 123 Flash Chat e107 module if it is unused.; Disable register_globals wherever PHP configuration still supports it..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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