Is CVE-2008-2742 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-2742, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-2742 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-2742 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-2742?

CVE-2008-2742 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2008-2742

CWE-20Published: June 17, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload in the mcpuk file editor (atk/attributes/fck/editor/filemanager/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/config.php) in Achievo 1.2.0 through 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with .php followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the Achievo root directory. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments that support multiple extensions, such as Apache with the mod_mime module enabled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-2742 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-2008-2742. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.