CVE-2008-6492

Name: CVE-2008-6492
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-20T00:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.61%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6492 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process.php in Tizag Countdown Creator 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via index.php, then accessing the uploaded file via a direct request to the file in pics/. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 3.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in process.php in Tizag Countdown Creator 3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via index.php, then accessing the uploaded file via a direct request to the file in pics/. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.61%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tizag	Tizag Countdown Creator	3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 20, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6492?

How severe is CVE-2008-6492?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6492 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6492?

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Source: NVD / NIST