CVE-2008-2392

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    CVE-2008-2392

    Published: 21 May 2008Last Modified: 10 Apr 2026

    Summary:

    Details: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in WordPress 2.5.1 and earlier might allow remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files via the Upload section in the Write Tabs area of the dashboard.

    References: http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3897, http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threaded, http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276, https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561

    Affected packages

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High