Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-3166 affects BoonEx Ray 3.5 under a legacy PHP setting. If register_globals is enabled, a remote attacker may cause the application to include attacker-controlled PHP code. That can lead to server-side code execution. The bundle does not provide CVSS, a vendor fix, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy, internet-reachable BoonEx Ray 3.5 deployments running PHP with register_globals enabled. Modern environments are less likely to expose this setting, but old hosted PHP applications should be checked directly. Prioritize this if BoonEx Ray 3.5 is present on public infrastructure. The issue is old, but legacy PHP exposure can still create full server compromise risk. If no affected product is found, no further action is needed beyond documenting the check. Mitigation focus: Identify any BoonEx Ray 3.5 installations and confirm whether they are still reachable.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever possible; the CVE condition depends on it being enabled.; Check BoonEx or vendor guidance for fixed releases, replacement, or retirement options..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 6028CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- ray-sincpath-file-include(43644)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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