Is CVE-2008-3362 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2008-3362, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2008-3362 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2008-3362 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-3362?

CVE-2008-3362 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2008-3362

CWE-20Published: July 30, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in the Giulio Ganci Wp Downloads Manager module 0.2 for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension via the upfile parameter, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in wp-content/plugins/downloads-manager/upload/.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-3362 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-2008-3362. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.