CVE-2008-5728: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disa...

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This is an old AIST NetCat issue where specific legacy PHP settings can let a remote attacker make the application load local files as code. If an internet-facing NetCat 3.12 or earlier system still exists, the business risk is potentially serious because local file inclusion can lead to code execution. Exposure appears limited to legacy AIST NetCat 3.12 and earlier deployments running vulnerable PHP configuration. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs or modern product lineage, so validation must start with asset discovery. Prioritize any internet-facing legacy NetCat instance for urgent review. The issue is old, publicly documented, and tied to unsafe PHP configurations. If the product is unsupported internally, retirement is safer than prolonged exception handling. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for AIST NetCat 3.12 or earlier.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for a fixed release or patch.; Disable register_globals where legacy PHP is still present..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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