CVE-2008-6811

Public Exploit

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in image_processing.php in the e-Commerce Plugin 3.4 and earlier for Wordpress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in wp-content/plugins/wp-shopping-cart/.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 2.66% Top 15%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31982	vdb entry exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6867	exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46224	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6811?: CVE-2008-6811 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6811?: To fix CVE-2008-6811, 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-2008-6811 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2008-6811 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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