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CVE-2008-0233

7.5 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Zero CMS 1.0 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload and execute arbitrary files by uploading an avatar…

Published Jan 11, 2008zero_cmsCWE-264EPSS 2.21%

Overview

CVE-2008-0233 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zero_cms zero_cms. It was published on January 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Zero CMS 1.0 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload and execute arbitrary files by uploading an avatar file with an accepted Content-Type such as image/jpeg.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zero_cms. Update zero_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refpacketstormsecurity.org/0801-exploits/zerocms-sql.txtRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4864Refpacketstormsecurity.org/0801-exploits/zerocms-sql.txtRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4864

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0233?

CVE-2008-0233 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting zero_cms zero_cms. It was published on January 11, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0233?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0233?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zero_cms. Update zero_cms to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0233?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0233 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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