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CVE-2008-7076

6.5 · MEDIUM

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in user.modify.profile.php in Kalptaru Infotech Ltd.

Published Aug 25, 2009kalptaru_infotechCWE-264EPSS 3.39%

Overview

CVE-2008-7076 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kalptaru_infotech stararticles. It was published on August 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in user.modify.profile.php in Kalptaru Infotech Ltd. Star Articles 6.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension as a profile photo, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in authorphoto/.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kalptaru_infotech. Update stararticles 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7076?

CVE-2008-7076 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting kalptaru_infotech stararticles. It was published on August 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-7076?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-7076?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from kalptaru_infotech. Update stararticles 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-2008-7076?

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