CVE-2008-6769

Public Exploit

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in YourPlace 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file.

6.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.14% Top 20%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32971	vdb entry exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7545	exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47569	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6769?: CVE-2008-6769 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6769?: To fix CVE-2008-6769, 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-2008-6769 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2008-6769 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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