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CVE-2008-2742

7.5 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload in the mcpuk file editor (atk/attributes/fck/editor/filemanager/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/config.php) in Achievo 1.2.0 through 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute a…

Published Jun 17, 2008achievoCWE-20EPSS 4.71%

Overview

CVE-2008-2742 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting achievo achievo. It was published on June 17, 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 in the mcpuk file editor (atk/attributes/fck/editor/filemanager/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/config.php) in Achievo 1.2.0 through 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with .php followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the Achievo root directory. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments that support multiple extensions, such as Apache with the mod_mime module enabled.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from achievo. Update achievo 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/30597Refwww.achievo.org/blog/archives/631-Achievo-1.3.3-Security-Release.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29621Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42980Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5770Refsecunia.com/advisories/30597Refwww.achievo.org/blog/archives/631-Achievo-1.3.3-Security-Release.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29621Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42980Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5770

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2742?

CVE-2008-2742 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting achievo achievo. It was published on June 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-2742?

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-2008-2742?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from achievo. Update achievo 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-2008-2742?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2742 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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