CVE-2008-1988: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file_upload function in core/misc.class.php in EncapsGallery 2.0

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HIGH 9.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-1988 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting encapsgallery. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file_upload function in core/misc.class.php in EncapsGallery 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in the rwx_gallery directory. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: encaps

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-04-27 21:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

encaps encapsgallery DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy encapsgallery || rpm -q encapsgallery || encapsgallery --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison encapsgallery sudo apt install encapsgallery=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo apt-mark hold encapsgallery

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list encapsgallery sudo dnf downgrade encapsgallery-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.2> sudo dnf versionlock add encapsgallery

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-1988?

encapsgallery: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1988 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1988 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2008-1988 affect?

CVE-2008-1988 affects encapsgallery. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file_upload function in core/misc.class.php in EncapsGallery 2.0.2 allows remote authenticated administrators to upload and execute arbitrary PHP files by uploading a file with an executable ext

How urgent is CVE-2008-1988?

Priority 53/100. Critical severity

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