CVE-2008-6541: Input Validation

Published Mar 30, 2009
·
Updated

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file manager module in DotNetNuke before 4.8.2 allows remote administrators to upload arbitrary files and gain privileges to the server via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

34 affected components
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke<=4.8.1
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=1.0.6
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=1.0.7
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=1.0.8
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=1.0.9
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=1.0.10d
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=1.0.10e
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=2.1.1
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=2.1.2
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=3.0.7
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=3.0.8
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=3.0.11
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=3.1.0
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=3.3.5
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=4.0
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=4.3.5
DotNetNuke DotNetNuke=4.5.2
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke<=4.8.1
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=1.0.6
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=1.0.7
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=1.0.8
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=1.0.9
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=1.0.10d
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=1.0.10e
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=2.1.1
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=2.1.2
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=3.0.7
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=3.0.8
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=3.0.11
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=3.1.0
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=3.3.5
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=4.0
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=4.3.5
dnnsoftware Dotnetnuke=4.5.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade DNN (DotNetNuke) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.8.2

Event History

Mar 30, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6541?

CVE-2008-6541 is a critical vulnerability that allows remote administrators to upload arbitrary files, potentially leading to full server compromise.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6541?

To fix CVE-2008-6541, upgrade DotNetNuke to version 4.8.2 or higher, which addresses the unrestricted file upload issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-6541?

CVE-2008-6541 affects all versions of DotNetNuke prior to 4.8.2, including versions 1.0.6 to 4.5.2.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-6541?

The main impact of CVE-2008-6541 is that it allows attackers to execute arbitrary files on the server, leading to unauthorized access and privilege escalation.

5

Who is at risk due to CVE-2008-6541?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of DotNetNuke for their web applications are at significant risk due to CVE-2008-6541.

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