CVE-2008-4509

Name: CVE-2008-4509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-09T18:00:02.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in processFiles.php in FOSS Gallery Admin and FOSS Gallery Public 1.0 beta 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 the root directory.. EPSS estimates a 7.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in processFiles.php in FOSS Gallery Admin and FOSS Gallery Public 1.0 beta 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 the root directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.66%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Foss Gallery	Foss Gallery	1.0	Beta

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4509?

How severe is CVE-2008-4509?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4509?

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Source: NVD / NIST