CVE-2008-6902: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload_flyer.php in 2532designs 2532|Gigs 1.2.2 Stable allows remote

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6902 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting 2532gigs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload_flyer.php in 2532designs 2532|Gigs 1.2.2 Stable 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 flyers/.

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	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-08-06
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 2532gigs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-06 00:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

2532gigs 2532gigs DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 2532gigs || rpm -q 2532gigs || 2532gigs --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison 2532gigs sudo apt install 2532gigs=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo apt-mark hold 2532gigs

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

dnf --showduplicates list 2532gigs sudo dnf downgrade 2532gigs-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add 2532gigs

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: 2532/Gigs 1.2.2 Stable - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2008-6902?

2532gigs: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6902 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6902 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-2008-6902 affect?

CVE-2008-6902 affects 2532gigs. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload_flyer.php in 2532designs 2532|Gigs 1.2.2 Stable allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to t

How urgent is CVE-2008-6902?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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