How severe is CVE-2008-3117?

CVE-2008-3117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3117 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3117?

CVE-2008-3117 primarily affects Phpmotion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3117?

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

When was CVE-2008-3117 published?

CVE-2008-3117 was published on 2008-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3117

CVE-2008-3117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpmotion with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Phpmotion
Published: 2008-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in update_profile.php in PHPmotion 2.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file with a content type of (1) image/gif, (2) image/jpeg, or (3) image/pjpeg, then accessing it via a direct request to the file under pictures/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3117?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in update_profile.php in PHPmotion 2.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file with a content type of (1) image/gif, (2) image/jpeg, or (3) image/pjpeg, then accessing it via a direct request to the file under pictures/.
How severe is CVE-2008-3117?: CVE-2008-3117 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3117 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3117?: CVE-2008-3117 primarily affects Phpmotion. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3117?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3117 published?: CVE-2008-3117 was published on 2008-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpmotion:phpmotion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpmotion:phpmotion:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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