Improper input validation in WordPress
CVE-2008-2392
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might allow remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via the Upload section in the Write Tabs area of the dashboard.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 9.0 (High). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.043 (90.8th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 91st percentile — 90.8% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.043 · newest: 0.043 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- securityreason.com/securityalert/3897 (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threaded (mailing-list, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2392?
- CVE-2008-2392 is a vulnerability in WordPress, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2008-05-21.
- Is CVE-2008-2392 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.