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7.5

Xnova runs attacker code through crafted URL

CVE-2008-6023 · published 17 years ago
Summary

A recent version of the Xnova game software lets anyone supply a specially crafted web address that causes the server to load and run code from anywhere on the internet. This could let an attacker take control of the server, view or change data, and disrupt the service. Apply the vendor’s security update or disable the vulnerable feature immediately.

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
xnova xnova <= 0.8
0.8
cpe:2.3:a:xnova:xnova:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/todofleetcontrol.php in a newer version of Xnova, possibly 0.8 sp1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the xnova_...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/todofleetcontrol.php in a newer version of Xnova, possibly 0.8 sp1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the xnova_root_path parameter.
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
Published2 Feb 2009
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-6023 · NVD
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