How severe is CVE-2008-4509?

CVE-2008-4509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4509?

CVE-2008-4509 primarily affects Foss Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4509?

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-2008-4509 published?

CVE-2008-4509 was published on 2008-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4509

CVE-2008-4509 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foss Gallery 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Foss Gallery
Published: 2008-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in processFiles.php in FOSS Gallery Admin and FOSS Gallery Public 1.0 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the root directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4509?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in processFiles.php in FOSS Gallery Admin and FOSS Gallery Public 1.0 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the root directory.
How severe is CVE-2008-4509?: CVE-2008-4509 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4509?: CVE-2008-4509 primarily affects Foss Gallery. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4509?: 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-2008-4509 published?: CVE-2008-4509 was published on 2008-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:foss_gallery:foss_gallery:1.0:beta:admin:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foss_gallery:foss_gallery:1.0:beta:public:*:*:*:*:*

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