CVE-2008-4767

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions, then accessing it via a direct request to the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: it is unclear how allowing the upload of .html or .txt files supports arbitrary code execution; this might be legitimate functionality.

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.60% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28919 vdb entry
http://www.juniper.net/security/auto/vulnerabilities/vuln28919.html
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42007 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4767?
CVE-2008-4767 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4767?
To fix CVE-2008-4767, 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-2008-4767 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4767 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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