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CVE-2008-4767

9.0 · HIGH

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions…

Published Oct 28, 2008phpnukeCWE-20EPSS 4.21%

Overview

CVE-2008-4767 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpnuke php-nuke. It was published on October 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions, then accessing it via a direct request to the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: it is unclear how allowing the upload of .html or .txt files supports arbitrary code execution; this might be legitimate functionality.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpnuke. Update php-nuke 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

Refwww.juniper.net/security/auto/vulnerabilities/vuln28919.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28919Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42007Refwww.juniper.net/security/auto/vulnerabilities/vuln28919.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28919Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42007

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4767?

CVE-2008-4767 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpnuke php-nuke. It was published on October 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4767?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-4767?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpnuke. Update php-nuke 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-2008-4767?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4767 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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