CVE-2008-5989: Directory traversal vulnerability in defs.php in PHPcounter 1.3.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is dis...

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PHPcounter 1.3.2 and earlier can let a remote attacker make the application load unintended local files through a vulnerable defs.php parameter when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled. The CVE says this can lead to local file inclusion and execution. Exposure is mainly legacy PHPcounter installations still reachable on the web. Likely limited to old PHPcounter deployments, especially public-facing PHP sites running version 1.3.2 or earlier with defs.php reachable and magic_quotes_gpc disabled. Prioritize if any internet-facing legacy PHPcounter instance exists. The issue is old and product-specific, but the impact described includes remote local file inclusion and execution. Mitigation focus: Inventory any PHPcounter deployments and confirm version exposure.; Remove or replace PHPcounter 1.3.2 and earlier where possible.; Check vendor or advisory guidance for any maintained fixed release..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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