VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-5186

CVSS score7.5 HIGH
EPSS probability1.97%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-11-21
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Description

The set_language_path function in geshi.php in Generic Syntax Highlighter (GeSHi) before 1.0.8.1 might allow remote attackers to conduct file inclusion attacks via crafted inputs that influence the default language path ($path variable). NOTE: this issue has been disputed by a vendor, stating that only a static value is used, so this is not a vulnerability in GeSHi. Separate CVE identifiers would be created for web applications that integrate GeSHi in a way that allows control of the default language path

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation

Primary references