CVE-2008-6921 File upload in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by uploading malicious files to phpAdBoard via unrestricted file upload in index.php.

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-2008-6921?

CVE-2008-6921 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 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 index.php in phpAdBoard 1.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in photoes/.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6921?

It affects 1 product.

Products include W2b Phpadboard.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6921?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6921 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-6921 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6921 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5ph2-p7v5-388g.

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