CVE-2008-3093 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code via the avatar upload feature in ImperialBB.

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-2008-3093?

CVE-2008-3093 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in ImperialBB 2.3.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary PHP code by placing a .php filename in the Upload_Avatar parameter and sending the image/gif content type.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3093?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phplizardo Imperialbb.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3093?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3093 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-3093 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3093 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c88g-ppxf-5fv6.

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