CVE-2008-3742 File upload in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Authenticated users can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files with executable extensions in the BlogAPI module.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2008-3742?

CVE-2008-3742 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal Drupal, published on 27 Aug 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the BlogAPI module in Drupal 5.x before 5.10 and 6.x before 6.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, which is not validated.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3742?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Drupal Drupal.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3742?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-3742 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3742 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v259-f6cv-rqhc.

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