CVE-2008-4767: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to exec

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HIGH 9.0MITIGATE

CVE-2008-4767 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.0) affecting downloadsplus module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions, then accessing it via a direct request to the file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information. NOTE: it is unclear how allowing the upload of .html or .txt files supports arbitr

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: php-nuke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-28 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

php-nuke downloadsplus module MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy downloadsplus-module || rpm -q downloadsplus-module || downloadsplus-module --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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: PHP-Nuke DownloadsPlus Module - Arbitrary File Upload

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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-2008-4767?

downloadsplus module: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-4767 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4767 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-2008-4767 affect?

CVE-2008-4767 affects downloadsplus module. Severity is high (CVSS 9.0). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the DownloadsPlus module in PHP-Nuke allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with (1) .htm, (2) .html, or (3) .txt extensions, then accessing it via a direct request to

How urgent is CVE-2008-4767?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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