CVE-2008-3742
First published: Wed Aug 27 2008(Updated: )
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the BlogAPI module in Drupal 5.x before 5.10 and 6.x before 6.4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, which is not validated.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drupal | =5.4 | |
| Drupal | =6.2 | |
| Drupal | =5.2 | |
| Drupal | =5.7 | |
| Drupal | =5.0 | |
| Drupal | =6.1 | |
| Drupal | =5.6 | |
| Drupal | =5.1 | |
| Drupal | =5.5 | |
| Drupal | =6.0 | |
| Drupal | =5.9 | |
| Drupal | =5.8 | |
| Drupal | =5.3 | |
| Drupal | =6.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://drupal.org/node/295053
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00259.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30689
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31825
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00508.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=459108
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31462
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2392
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44447
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3742?
CVE-2008-3742 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3742?
To fix CVE-2008-3742, upgrade to Drupal version 5.10 or higher and 6.4 or higher.
What versions of Drupal are affected by CVE-2008-3742?
CVE-2008-3742 affects Drupal versions 5.0 to 5.9 and 6.0 to 6.3.
Who can exploit CVE-2008-3742?
CVE-2008-3742 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who can upload files.
What is the impact of CVE-2008-3742?
The impact of CVE-2008-3742 is the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server by uploading malicious files.
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