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CVE-2008-6178

UnknownEPSS 7.81%

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CVE-2008-6178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/filemanager/browser/default/connectors/php/connector.php in FCKeditor 2.2, as used in Falt4 CMS, Nuke ET, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a file with PHP sequences preceded by a ZIP header, uploading this file via a FileUpload action with the application/zip content type, and then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in UserFiles/File/, probably a related issue to CVE-2005-4094. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 7.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/filemanager/browser/default/connectors/php/connector.php in FCKeditor 2.2, as used in Falt4 CMS, Nuke ET, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a file with PHP sequences preceded by a ZIP header, uploading this file via a FileUpload action with the application/zip content type, and then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in UserFiles/File/, probably a related issue to CVE-2005-4094. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.81%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FckeditorFckeditor2.0rc2
FckeditorFckeditor2.0rc3
FckeditorFckeditor2.2
FckeditorFckeditor2.3beta
FckeditorFckeditor2.4.3
PhplistPhplist2.10.1
PhplistPhplist2.10.2
PhplistPhplist2.10.3
PhplistPhplist2.10.4
PhplistPhplist2.10.5
PhplistPhplist2.10.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6178?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in editor/filemanager/browser/default/connectors/php/connector.php in FCKeditor 2.2, as used in Falt4 CMS, Nuke ET, and other products, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by creating a file with PHP sequences preceded by a ZIP header, uploading this file via a FileUpload action with the application/zip content type, and then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in UserFiles/File/, probably a related issue to CVE-2005-4094. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6178?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST