CRITICAL
CVE-2008-2392
CWE-20Published: May 21, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-2392 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
WordPress1 product(s)
wordpress
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3897Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3897Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492230/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29276Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42561Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-2392
CVSS Score9.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 21, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-2392 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.