CVE-2008-6822 File upload in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files with executable extensions to the image uploader.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-6822?
CVE-2008-6822 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jun 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadp.php in New Earth Programming Team (NEPT) imgupload (aka Image Uploader) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension and a modified content type, then accessing this file via a direct request, as demonstrated by an upload with an image/jpeg content type. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6822?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Newearthpt Imgupload.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6822?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6822 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-6822 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6822 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5crv-v5hr-vpjw.