CVE-2008-2392

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might allow remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via the Upload section in the Write Tabs area of the dashboard.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.71% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3897 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threaded mailing list vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276 vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2392?
CVE-2008-2392 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2392?
To fix CVE-2008-2392, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2392 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-2392 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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