Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5167 affects Boonex Orca 2.0 and 2.0.2 in a legacy PHP configuration. If register_globals is enabled, an attacker may cause the application to include remote PHP content, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. Exposure is most likely on legacy Boonex Orca 2.0 or 2.0.2 deployments running PHP with register_globals enabled. Modern PHP environments are less likely to be affected because that setting is obsolete. Treat as high priority only if legacy Orca remains internet-facing. The vulnerability can lead to server code execution, but exposure depends on old software and an unsafe PHP setting. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire or upgrade any Boonex Orca 2.0 or 2.0.2 instances.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever legacy PHP remains in use.; Check Boonex or trusted archive guidance for any historical vendor fix..
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- 6282CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 5955CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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