CVE-2008-7076

Public Exploit

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in user.modify.profile.php in Kalptaru Infotech Ltd. Star Articles 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension as a profile photo, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in authorphoto/.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.24% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46982 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/32887 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/50459 vdb entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7251 exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32509 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7076?
CVE-2008-7076 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-7076?
To fix CVE-2008-7076, 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-2008-7076 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-7076 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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