How severe is CVE-2008-2742?

CVE-2008-2742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2742?

CVE-2008-2742 primarily affects Achievo. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2742?

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-2008-2742 published?

CVE-2008-2742 was published on 2008-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2742

CVE-2008-2742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Achievo 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Achievo
Published: 2008-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload in the mcpuk file editor (atk/attributes/fck/editor/filemanager/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/config.php) in Achievo 1.2.0 through 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with .php followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the Achievo root directory. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments that support multiple extensions, such as Apache with the mod_mime module enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2742?: Unrestricted file upload in the mcpuk file editor (atk/attributes/fck/editor/filemanager/browser/mcpuk/connectors/php/config.php) in Achievo 1.2.0 through 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with .php followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the Achievo root directory. NOTE: this is only a vulnerability in environments that support multiple extensions, such as Apache with the mod_mime module enabled.
How severe is CVE-2008-2742?: CVE-2008-2742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2742?: CVE-2008-2742 primarily affects Achievo. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2742?: 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-2008-2742 published?: CVE-2008-2742 was published on 2008-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:achievo:achievo:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:achievo:achievo:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:achievo:achievo:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:achievo:achievo:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:achievo:achievo:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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