CVE-2008-6785: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Mini File Host 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6785 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mini file host. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Mini File Host 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory, as demonstrated by creating a name.php file.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-05-01
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: galaxyscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-01 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

galaxyscripts mini file host DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mini-file-host || rpm -q mini-file-host || mini-file-host --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mini-file-host sudo apt install mini-file-host=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo apt-mark hold mini-file-host

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

dnf --showduplicates list mini-file-host sudo dnf downgrade mini-file-host-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5> sudo dnf versionlock add mini-file-host

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: Mini File Host 1.5 - Arbitrary File Upload
Exploit-DB: Mini File Host 1.x - Arbitrary '.PHP' 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-2008-6785?

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

Is CVE-2008-6785 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6785 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-2008-6785 affect?

CVE-2008-6785 affects mini file host. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Mini File Host 1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in an unspecified directory,

How urgent is CVE-2008-6785?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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