CVE-2008-5938: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in assets/snippets/reflect/snippet.reflect.php in MODx CMS 0.9.6.2...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Older MODx CMS sites may let an internet attacker make the server load and run PHP code from a URL. That can become full site compromise if the vulnerable Reflect snippet is present, reachable, and PHP magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. No source here shows active exploitation, but a public Exploit-DB reference exists. Exposure is most likely on legacy MODx CMS 0.9.6.2 or earlier deployments using the Reflect snippet, with the vulnerable PHP file web-accessible and magic_quotes_gpc disabled. Modern or upgraded MODx installations are not confirmed affected by the supplied sources. Prioritize if any public-facing legacy MODx site remains in service. The issue can lead to server-side code execution, but urgency depends on whether the old version and vulnerable snippet are actually deployed. Mitigation focus: Inventory MODx installations and identify versions 0.9.6.2 or earlier.; Check vendor guidance, including the MODx 0.9.6.3 changelog reference.; Upgrade or retire affected legacy MODx instances per vendor guidance..

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

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