How severe is CVE-2008-5220?

CVE-2008-5220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-5220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5220?

CVE-2008-5220 primarily affects Wportfolio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5220?

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-2008-5220 published?

CVE-2008-5220 was published on 2008-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5220

CVE-2008-5220 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wportfolio with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Wportfolio
Published: 2008-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload_form.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier 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 admin/tmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5220?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/upload_form.php in wPortfolio 0.3 and earlier 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 admin/tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2008-5220?: CVE-2008-5220 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-5220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5220?: CVE-2008-5220 primarily affects Wportfolio. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5220?: 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-2008-5220 published?: CVE-2008-5220 was published on 2008-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wportfolio:wportfolio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wportfolio:wportfolio:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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