CVE-2008-5220

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload_form.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a…

published November 25, 2008

CVSS
—
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload bug in wPortfolio could let attackers run any code they want — just by slipping in a sneaky executable! ⚡ This vulnerability is like letting a stranger into an event without checking their bag; they could sneak in something dangerous and cause all sorts of chaos! 🎭 An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious scripts and execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially accessing sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. This breach could lead to devastating consequences, including data loss and reputation damage.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like letting a stranger into an event without checking their bag; they could sneak in something dangerous and cause all sorts of chaos! 🎭 The vulnerability exists in the upload_form.php file, allowing attackers to upload files with executable extensions to the admin/tmp/ directory without proper validation, which can be accessed directly later.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious scripts and execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially accessing sensitive data or even taking control of the entire system. This breach could lead to devastating consequences, including data loss and reputation damage. To mitigate this, ensure that you update wPortfolio to the latest version, configure strict file type validations for uploads, and consider implementing additional security measures like scanning uploaded files for malicious content. 🛡️ You've got this! By following these steps, you can shield your system from potential exploits and keep everything safe! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.14290 · 96.6th percentile
Published
2008-11-25T18:09Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 NOV 18:09Z
    Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload_form.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a…
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