CVE-2008-3178

Name: CVE-2008-3178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-15T18:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.11%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload_pictures.php in WebXell Editor 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file with a jpeg content type, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in upload/.. EPSS estimates a 5.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload_pictures.php in WebXell Editor 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file with a jpeg content type, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in upload/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.11%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webxell	Webxell Editor	0.1.3

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3178?

How severe is CVE-2008-3178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3178?

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Source: NVD / NIST