CVE-2008-7073: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in lib/action/rss.php in RSS module 0.1 for Pie Web M{a,e}sher, whe...

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This is an old PHP remote file inclusion issue in the RSS module 0.1 for Pie Web M{a,e}sher. If the vulnerable module is internet-facing and PHP register_globals is enabled, an attacker could cause the server to run attacker-supplied PHP code. The supplied sources do not identify a patch or current exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to legacy PHP deployments running Pie Web M{a,e}sher RSS module 0.1 with register_globals enabled. Modern PHP environments should not normally have this setting available, but old hosted applications may still exist in archives, intranets, or unmanaged public sites. Treat as urgent only if legacy Pie Web M{a,e}sher RSS module deployments are present. The business risk is server compromise, but the likely asset population should be small and old. Prioritize rapid inventory before broad response activity. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Pie Web M{a,e}sher RSS module 0.1 installations.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever technically possible.; Remove or replace the affected RSS module if still deployed..

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Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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