CVE-2008-3178 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WebXell Editor 0.1.3, specifically within the upload_pictures.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a malicious .php file disguised with a JPEG content type, which can then be directly accessed. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB (EDB-6015), though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit/Nuclei modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:webxell:webxell_editor:0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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