PhotoPost PhotoPost vBGallery up to 2.4.0 File Upload code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in PhotoPost PhotoPost vBGallery up to 2.4.0. Affected is an unknown function of the component File Upload. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2008-0251. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in PhotoPost PhotoPost vBGallery up to 2.4.0 (Photo Gallery Software). Affected is an unknown part of the component File Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in PhotoPost vBGallery before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via unknown vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 01/11/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-0251 since 01/11/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.4.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39621), Exploit-DB (6082) and Secunia (SA28430†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Photo Gallery Software

Vendor

PhotoPost

Name

PhotoPost vBGallery

Version

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PhotoPost vBGallery 2.4.1

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40512
X-Force: 39621 - vBGallery unspecified code execution
Secunia: 28430 - vBGallery PHP Script Upload Vulnerability, Highly Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 09/06/2025 04:14
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (50), 11/05/2017 08:22 (7), 09/06/2025 04:14 (25)
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