How severe is CVE-2008-0506?

CVE-2008-0506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0506 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0506?

CVE-2008-0506 affects Coppermine Coppermine Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0506?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0506 published?

CVE-2008-0506 was published on 2008-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0506

CVE-2008-0506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Coppermine Coppermine Photo Gallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 59% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Coppermine Coppermine Photo Gallery
Published: 2008-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0506?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-0506?: CVE-2008-0506 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0506 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0506?: CVE-2008-0506 affects Coppermine Coppermine Photo Gallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0506?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0506 published?: CVE-2008-0506 was published on 2008-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:coppermine:coppermine_photo_gallery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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