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CVE-2008-6849

6.8 · MEDIUM

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in index.php in phpGreetCards 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it vi…

Published Jul 7, 2009w2bCWE-94EPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2008-6849 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting w2b phpgreetcards. It was published on July 7, 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 index.php in phpGreetCards 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a via a link that is listed by userfiles/number_shell.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from w2b. Update phpgreetcards 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/50988Refsecunia.com/advisories/33304Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32995Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3510Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47591Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/7561Refosvdb.org/50988Refsecunia.com/advisories/33304Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32995Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3510

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6849?

CVE-2008-6849 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting w2b phpgreetcards. It was published on July 7, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-6849?

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-2008-6849?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from w2b. Update phpgreetcards 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-2008-6849?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-6849 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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