PatchTheCVECVE-2008-6769: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in YourPlace 1.0.2 and earlier allows remote authenticate
CVE-2008-6769 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting yourplace. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in YourPlace 1.0.2 and earlier 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.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.9% (top 8%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2009-04-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2008-6769?
yourplace: upgrade to newer than 1.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-6769 being exploited?
CVE-2008-6769 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-2008-6769 affect?
CVE-2008-6769 affects yourplace. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in YourPlace 1.0.2 and earlier 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
How urgent is CVE-2008-6769?
Priority 49/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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