CVE-2008-6918: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/galeria.php in ThePortal2 2.2 allows remote attackers to execu

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6918 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting theportal2. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/galeria.php in ThePortal2 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in galeria/.

Why this priority

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	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: theportal2.pl

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-10 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

theportal2.pl theportal2 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy theportal2 || rpm -q theportal2 || theportal2 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison theportal2 sudo apt install theportal2=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold theportal2

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

dnf --showduplicates list theportal2 sudo dnf downgrade theportal2-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add theportal2

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: ThePortal 2.2 - 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-2008-6918?

theportal2: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6918 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6918 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-2008-6918 affect?

CVE-2008-6918 affects theportal2. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in admin/galeria.php in ThePortal2 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by uploading a file with an executable extension, then accessing it via a direct request to the file in gale

How urgent is CVE-2008-6918?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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