CVE-2008-5764: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5764: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabl...

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in calendar.php in WorkSimple 1.2.1, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the lang parameter.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5764 affects legacy WorkSimple 1.2.1. If PHP register_globals is enabled, an attacker may cause calendar.php to include attacker-controlled remote PHP through the lang parameter, potentially leading to server-side code execution. Exposure is likely limited to internet-reachable WorkSimple 1.2.1 installations running PHP with register_globals enabled. This is a legacy stack condition; modern PHP deployments should not support register_globals. Prioritize remediation if WorkSimple is still externally reachable. The business risk is server compromise on obsolete PHP infrastructure, but urgency depends on confirming the legacy product and register_globals condition. Mitigation focus: Inventory and retire any WorkSimple 1.2.1 deployments.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever legacy PHP remains.; Restrict or remove public access to affected calendar.php instances..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 30, 2008, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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worksimple-calendar-file-include(47361)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
7481CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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