How severe is CVE-2008-7157?

CVE-2008-7157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-7157 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-2008-7157?

CVE-2008-7157 affects Ekinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7157?

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

When was CVE-2008-7157 published?

CVE-2008-7157 was published on 2009-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7157

CVE-2008-7157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ekinboard 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-264.

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-264
Affected product: Ekinboard
Published: 2009-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in EkinBoard 1.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an avatar file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in uploaded/avatars/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7157?: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in EkinBoard 1.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading an avatar file with an executable extension followed by a safe extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in uploaded/avatars/.
How severe is CVE-2008-7157?: CVE-2008-7157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-7157 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-2008-7157?: CVE-2008-7157 affects Ekinboard. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-7157 published?: CVE-2008-7157 was published on 2009-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ekinboard:ekinboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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