How severe is CVE-2008-0233?

CVE-2008-0233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0233 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0233?

CVE-2008-0233 affects Zero Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0233?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0233 published?

CVE-2008-0233 was published on 2008-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0233

CVE-2008-0233 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zero Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zero Cms
Published: 2008-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Zero CMS 1.0 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload and execute arbitrary files by uploading an avatar file with an accepted Content-Type such as image/jpeg.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0233?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Zero CMS 1.0 Alpha and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and upload and execute arbitrary files by uploading an avatar file with an accepted Content-Type such as image/jpeg.
How severe is CVE-2008-0233?: CVE-2008-0233 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0233 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0233?: CVE-2008-0233 affects Zero Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0233?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0233 published?: CVE-2008-0233 was published on 2008-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zero_cms:zero_cms:1.0_alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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