How severe is CVE-2008-1988?

CVE-2008-1988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1988 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-2008-1988?

CVE-2008-1988 affects Encaps Encapsgallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1988?

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

When was CVE-2008-1988 published?

CVE-2008-1988 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1988

CVE-2008-1988 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Encaps Encapsgallery with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Encaps Encapsgallery
Published: 2008-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file_upload function in core/misc.class.php in EncapsGallery 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the rwx_gallery directory. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1988?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file_upload function in core/misc.class.php in EncapsGallery 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the rwx_gallery directory. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-1988?: CVE-2008-1988 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1988 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-2008-1988?: CVE-2008-1988 affects Encaps Encapsgallery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1988 published?: CVE-2008-1988 was published on 2008-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:encaps:encapsgallery:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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