CVE-2008-6811

CVE-2008-6811 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Instinct E-commerce Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in image_processing.php in the e-Commerce Plugin 3.4 and earlier for Wordpress 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 wp-content/plugins/wp-shopping-cart/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6811?
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in image_processing.php in the e-Commerce Plugin 3.4 and earlier for Wordpress 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 wp-content/plugins/wp-shopping-cart/.
How severe is CVE-2008-6811?
CVE-2008-6811 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6811 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-2008-6811?
CVE-2008-6811 affects Instinct E-commerce Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6811?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6811 published?
CVE-2008-6811 was published on 2009-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

Threat intelligence

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