CVE-2008-5227
High PUBLISHEDUnspecified vulnerability in PHPCow allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to a "file inclusion...
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Unspecified vulnerability in PHPCow allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to a "file inclusion vulnerability," as exploited in the wild in November 2008.
- CVE Published
- Nov 25, 2008
- Exploitation Reported
- Nov 25, 2008
- CVSS
- 10.0 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- VU#515417 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/515417
- phpcow-unspecified-file-include(46714) exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com · VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46714
- 32361 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32361
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CVE First | 2008-11-25 23:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2008-11-25 23:00:00 UTC · CVE
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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23:00 UTC over 17 years ago23:00 UTC · over 17 years ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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23:00 UTC over 17 years ago23:00 UTC · over 17 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 17 years ago00:00 UTC · over 17 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2008-5227
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2008-5227",
"title": "Unspecified vulnerability in PHPCow allows remote attackers to execute arbitr...",
"affected_vendor": "PHPCow",
"affected_product": "PHPCow",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 10.0,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}