CVE-2008-4767 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files with specific extensions to the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4767?
CVE-2008-4767 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Oct 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions, then accessing it via a direct request to the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: it is unclear how allowing the upload of .html or .txt files supports arbitrary code execution; this might be legitimate functionality.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4767?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Php-Nuke Downloadsplus Module.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4767?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4767 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4767 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4767 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mw8-7v66-9f5v.