CVE-2008-1988 File upload in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can upload and execute arbitrary PHP files in EncapsGallery, leading to remote code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-1988?

CVE-2008-1988 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file_upload function in core/misc.class.php in EncapsGallery 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the rwx_gallery directory. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1988?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Encaps Encapsgallery.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1988?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-1988 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1988 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q876-9whr-9j9w.

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