HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0506
MEDIUMPOC

CVE-2008-0506

CWE-20Published: January 31, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

include/imageObjectIM.class.php in Coppermine Photo Gallery (CPG) before 1.4.15, when the ImageMagick picture processing method is configured, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) quality, (2) angle, or (3) clipval parameter to picEditor.php.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0506 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2008-0506. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

coppermine1 product(s)
coppermine photo gallery
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://coppermine-gallery.net/forum/index.php?topic=50103.0
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27512
PATCHhttp://coppermine-gallery.net/forum/index.php?topic=50103.0
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27512
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/28682
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0367
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/28682
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0367

All References (16)

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http://coppermine-gallery.net/forum/index.php?topic=50103.0Patch
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28682Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487310/100/200/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27512Exploit · Patch
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019286
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0367Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-65.html
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5019
→
http://coppermine-gallery.net/forum/index.php?topic=50103.0Patch
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28682Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487310/100/200/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27512Exploit · Patch
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019286
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0367Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-65.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0506
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-0506 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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