How severe is CVE-2008-0569?

CVE-2008-0569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0569?

CVE-2008-0569 primarily affects Drupal Comment Upload Module. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0569?

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

When was CVE-2008-0569 published?

CVE-2008-0569 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0569

CVE-2008-0569 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal Comment Upload Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Drupal Comment Upload Module
Published: 2008-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Comment Upload 4.7.x before 4.7.x-0.1 and 5.x before 5.x-0.1 module for Drupal does not properly use functions in the upload module, which allows remote attackers to bypass upload validation, and upload arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0569?: The Comment Upload 4.7.x before 4.7.x-0.1 and 5.x before 5.x-0.1 module for Drupal does not properly use functions in the upload module, which allows remote attackers to bypass upload validation, and upload arbitrary files and possibly execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-0569?: CVE-2008-0569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0569?: CVE-2008-0569 primarily affects Drupal Comment Upload Module. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0569?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0569 published?: CVE-2008-0569 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:drupal:comment_upload_module:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:drupal:comment_upload_module:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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