CVE-2008-4366: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the image upload component in Camera Life 2.6.2b4 allows remote auth

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MEDIUM 6.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4366 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting camera life. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the image upload component in Camera Life 2.6.2b4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in a user directory under images/photos/upload.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-09-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: camera life

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-09-30 23:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: 2.6.2b4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.2b4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy camera-life || rpm -q camera-life || camera-life --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.2b4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison camera-life sudo apt install camera-life=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.2b4> sudo apt-mark hold camera-life

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

dnf --showduplicates list camera-life sudo dnf downgrade camera-life-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.2b4> sudo dnf versionlock add camera-life

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Camera Life 2.6.2b4 - Arbitrary File Upload

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-4366?

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

Is CVE-2008-4366 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4366 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-2008-4366 affect?

CVE-2008-4366 affects camera life. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the image upload component in Camera Life 2.6.2b4 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request

How urgent is CVE-2008-4366?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

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