PHP-Nuke DownloadsPlus module File Upload htm input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in PHP-Nuke DownloadsPlus module. This affects an unknown function of the file htm of the component File Upload. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4767. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PHP-Nuke DownloadsPlus module (Content Management System) (affected version unknown). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the file htm of the component File Upload. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions, then accessing it via a direct request to the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: it is unclear how allowing the upload of .html or .txt files supports arbitrary code execution; this might be legitimate functionality.

The weakness was published 10/28/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-4767 since 10/27/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

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

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (42007), Exploit-DB (31702) and SecurityFocus (BID 28919†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 9.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/24/2008 🔍
10/27/2008 +186 days 🔍
10/28/2008 +1 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2331 days 🔍
09/09/2025 +3829 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-4767 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4767
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44745
X-Force: 42007 - DownloadsPlus module for PHP-Nuke file extension file upload
SecurityFocus: 28919 - PHP-Nuke DownloadsPlus Module Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 09/09/2025 14:03
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (48), 11/28/2017 07:00 (6), 09/09/2025 14:03 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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