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CVE-2008-3362

10.0 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Giulio Ganci Wp Downloads Manager module 0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an…

Published Jul 30, 2008giulio_ganciCWE-20EPSS 16.85%

Overview

CVE-2008-3362 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting giulio_ganci wp_downloads_manager. It was published on July 30, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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 upload.php in the Giulio Ganci Wp Downloads Manager module 0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via the upfile parameter, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in wp-content/plugins/downloads-manager/upload/.

Remediation

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

Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4060Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30365Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43987Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6127Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4060Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30365Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43987Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/6127

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3362?

CVE-2008-3362 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting giulio_ganci wp_downloads_manager. It was published on July 30, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3362?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2008-3362?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from giulio_ganci. Update wp_downloads_manager 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-2008-3362?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3362 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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