Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fckeditor | Fckeditor | 2.0rc2 |
| Phplist | Phplist | 2.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33973Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31812Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0447
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48769
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8060
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33973Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31812Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0447
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48769
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8060
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6178?
CVE-2008-6178 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 t...
How severe is CVE-2008-6178?
CVE-2008-6178 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6178?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fckeditor Fckeditor, Phplist Phplist.