How severe is CVE-2008-0577?

CVE-2008-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0577?

CVE-2008-0577 primarily affects Drupal Project Issue Tracking 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-2008-0577?

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

When was CVE-2008-0577 published?

CVE-2008-0577 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0577

CVE-2008-0577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Drupal Project Issue Tracking 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: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Drupal Project Issue Tracking Module
Published: 2008-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Project Issue Tracking module 5.x-2.x-dev before 20080130 in the 5.x-2.x series, 5.x-1.2 and earlier in the 5.x-1.x series, 4.7.x-2.6 and earlier in the 4.7.x-2.x series, and 4.7.x-1.6 and earlier in the 4.7.x-1.x series for Drupal (1) does not restrict the extensions of attached files when the Upload module is enabled for issue nodes, which allows remote attackers to upload and possibly execute arbitrary files; and (2) accepts the .html extension within the bundled file-upload functionality, which allows remote attackers to upload files containing arbitrary web script or HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0577?: The Project Issue Tracking module 5.x-2.x-dev before 20080130 in the 5.x-2.x series, 5.x-1.2 and earlier in the 5.x-1.x series, 4.7.x-2.6 and earlier in the 4.7.x-2.x series, and 4.7.x-1.6 and earlier in the 4.7.x-1.x series for Drupal (1) does not restrict the extensions of attached files when the Upload module is enabled for issue nodes, which allows remote attackers to upload and possibly execute arbitrary files; and (2) accepts the .html extension within the bundled file-upload functionality, which allows remote attackers to upload files containing arbitrary web script or HTML.
How severe is CVE-2008-0577?: CVE-2008-0577 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0577?: CVE-2008-0577 primarily affects Drupal Project Issue Tracking 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-2008-0577?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0577 published?: CVE-2008-0577 was published on 2008-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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