CVE-2009-0294: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0294: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WB News 2.0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allo...

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in WB News 2.0.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the config[installdir] parameter to (1) search.php, (2) archive.php, (3) comments.php, and (4) news.php; (5) News.php, (6) SendFriend.php, (7) Archive.php, and (8) Comments.php in base/; and possibly other components, different vectors than CVE-2007-1288.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-0294 describes a remote file inclusion flaw in WB News 2.0.1 when PHP register_globals is enabled. An unauthenticated remote attacker could make the application load attacker-controlled PHP, leading to arbitrary code execution on the web server. Exposure is most likely in legacy public WB News 2.0.1 installations running older PHP configurations with register_globals enabled. Modern environments usually removed register_globals, reducing likelihood, but unmanaged legacy hosting remains plausible. Treat confirmed exposure as urgent because the described impact is server-side code execution. Priority drops if WB News is absent or register_globals is disabled, but legacy internet-facing PHP assets should be verified promptly. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any WB News 2.0.1 deployments.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever it still exists.; Restrict public access to affected WB News scripts until remediated..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 27, 2009, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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