HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-1989
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2008-1989

CWE-94Published: April 27, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in 123flashchat.php in the 123 Flash Chat 6.8.0 module for e107, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the e107path parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1989 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-1989. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

123flashchat1 product(s)
123 flash chat module
e1071 product(s)
e107
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29870
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29870

All References (8)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/29870Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28828Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41867
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5459
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/29870Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28828Exploit
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41867
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5459

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-1989
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 27, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-1989 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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