CVE-2008-6822 describes an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in New Earth Programming Team (NEPT) imgupload 1.0, specifically within the uploadp.php component. An attacker can exploit this by uploading a malicious file with an executable extension and a manipulated content type, then directly accessing it to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog or experiencing active exploitation, public exploit code exists (EDB-6830), though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:newearthpt:imgupload:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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