CVE-2008-6518 json
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the profile feature in VidiScript allows registered remote authenticated users to execute arbitra…
published 2009-03-25 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-6485
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.3%
- EPSS 3.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the profile feature in VidiScript allows registered remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a PHP file as an Avatar, then accessing the avatar via a direct request.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-6259)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-6259 VidiScript (Avatar) - Arbitrary File Upload webapps, 2008-08-18
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/6259
exploit
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30721
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44525
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-6518
- NVD CVE-2008-6518
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