CVE-2008-2742 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published 17 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious PHP files via the file editor in Achievo, requiring specific Apache module configuration.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2742?

CVE-2008-2742 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload in the mcpuk file editor (atk/attributes/fck/editor/filemanager/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/config.php) in Achievo 1.2.0 through 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with .php followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the Achievo root directory. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments that support multiple extensions, such as Apache with the mod_mime module enabled.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Achievo Achievo.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2742?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2742 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-2742 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2742 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rrgm-3qrm-8r6m.