FKIE_CVE-2008-2392

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2008-05-21 13:24 - Updated: 2026-06-16 22:53
Severity
Summary
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.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/3897Third Party Advisory
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
cve@mitre.orghttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3897Third Party Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
wordpress wordpress *
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-16T22:53:41.710",
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