CVE-2008-6900

Name: CVE-2008-6900
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-06T00:30:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6900 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in "Add Pen/Author Name" feature in addpen.php in AvailScript Article Script allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in photos/.. EPSS estimates a 3.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in "Add Pen/Author Name" feature in addpen.php in AvailScript Article Script allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in photos/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.33%

87.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Availscript	Availscript Article Script	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6900?

How severe is CVE-2008-6900?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6900 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6900?

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Source: NVD / NIST