How severe is CVE-2008-6814?

CVE-2008-6814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6814 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-2008-6814?

CVE-2008-6814 primarily affects Jan De Graaff Com Simpleboard. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6814?

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

When was CVE-2008-6814 published?

CVE-2008-6814 was published on 2009-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6814

CVE-2008-6814 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jan De Graaff Com Simpleboard 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Jan De Graaff Com Simpleboard
Published: 2009-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in image_upload.php in the SimpleBoard (com_simpleboard) component 1.0.1 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension and an image/jpeg content type, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in components/com_simpleboard/, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3528.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6814?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in image_upload.php in the SimpleBoard (com_simpleboard) component 1.0.1 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension and an image/jpeg content type, then accessing this file via a direct request to the file in components/com_simpleboard/, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3528.
How severe is CVE-2008-6814?: CVE-2008-6814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6814 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-2008-6814?: CVE-2008-6814 primarily affects Jan De Graaff Com Simpleboard. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6814?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6814 published?: CVE-2008-6814 was published on 2009-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:1.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:jan_de_graaff:com_simpleboard:1.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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