How severe is CVE-2008-4428?

CVE-2008-4428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4428 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4428?

CVE-2008-4428 affects Phlatline Personal Information Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4428?

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-2008-4428 published?

CVE-2008-4428 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4428

CVE-2008-4428 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phlatline Personal Information Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Phlatline Personal Information Manager
Published: 2008-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager (pPIM) 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the top-level directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4428?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in Phlatline's Personal Information Manager (pPIM) 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a .php file, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the top-level directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-4428?: CVE-2008-4428 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4428 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4428?: CVE-2008-4428 affects Phlatline Personal Information Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4428?: 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-2008-4428 published?: CVE-2008-4428 was published on 2008-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phlatline:personal_information_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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