CVE-2008-4549 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can force arbitrary image uploads to ImageShack via a malicious file URI in the ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4549?
CVE-2008-4549 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The ImageShack Toolbar ActiveX control (ImageShackToolbar.dll) in ImageShack Toolbar 4.5.7, possibly including 4.5.7.69, allows remote attackers to force the upload of arbitrary image files to the ImageShack site via a file: URI argument to the BuildSlideShow method.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4549?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Imageshack Imageshack Toolbar.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4549?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4549 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4549 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4549 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg8w-jxr4-7rcf.