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7.5

Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 lets attackers run code via link

CVE-2008-0442 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The Small Axe Weblog version 0.3.1 web software can be tricked into loading a file from any internet address you provide in a certain link parameter. This lets a remote attacker cause the server to execute their own code, potentially taking control of the website. Update to a patched version or remove/disable the vulnerable link feature until a fix is applied.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
small_axe_solutions weblog 0.3.1
cpe:2.3:a:small_axe_solutions:weblog:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/linkbar.php in Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ffile parameter, a different vector than ...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in inc/linkbar.php in Small Axe Weblog 0.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the ffile parameter, a different vector than CVE-2008-0376. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published25 Jan 2008
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-0442 · NVD
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