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CVE-2008-6492

6.8 · MEDIUM

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process.php in Tizag Countdown Creator 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via index.php,…

Published Mar 20, 2009tizagCWE-20EPSS 3.61%

Overview

CVE-2008-6492 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tizag tizag_countdown_creator. It was published on March 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process.php in Tizag Countdown Creator 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via index.php, then accessing the uploaded file via a direct request to the file in pics/. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

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

Refosvdb.org/51305Refsecunia.com/advisories/33007Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32661Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47129Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7354Refosvdb.org/51305Refsecunia.com/advisories/33007Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32661Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47129Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7354

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6492?

CVE-2008-6492 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting tizag tizag_countdown_creator. It was published on March 20, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-6492?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-6492?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from tizag. Update tizag_countdown_creator 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-2008-6492?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6492 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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