CVE-2008-4878 File upload in n/a

High 8.5 Published Updated

Authenticated administrators can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files via the Add Image Macro feature in WebCards.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-4878?

CVE-2008-4878 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "Add Image Macro" feature in WebCards 1.3 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the uploaded file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mywebcards Webcards.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-4878 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4878 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c42h-jhjr-mv7v.

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