CVE-2008-6822: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadp.php in New Earth Programming Team (NEPT) imgupload (aka Imag

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6822 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting imgupload. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadp.php in New Earth Programming Team (NEPT) imgupload (aka Image Uploader) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension and a modified content type, then accessing this file via a direct request, as demonstrated by an upload with an image/jpeg content type. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

High 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	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-06-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: newearthpt

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-04 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

newearthpt imgupload DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison imgupload sudo apt install imgupload=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold imgupload

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

dnf --showduplicates list imgupload sudo dnf downgrade imgupload-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add imgupload

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: NEPT Image Uploader 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-6822?

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

Is CVE-2008-6822 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6822 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-2008-6822 affect?

CVE-2008-6822 affects imgupload. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in uploadp.php in New Earth Programming Team (NEPT) imgupload (aka Image Uploader) 1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension and a modified

How urgent is CVE-2008-6822?

Priority 54/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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