CVE-2008-6978: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Full Revolution aspWebAlbum 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute a

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6978 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting aspwebalbum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Full Revolution aspWebAlbum 3.2 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 pics/, related to the uploadmedia action in album.asp.

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	4.3% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2009-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: fullrevolution

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-19 05:24 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

fullrevolution aspwebalbum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aspwebalbum sudo apt install aspwebalbum=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo apt-mark hold aspwebalbum

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

dnf --showduplicates list aspwebalbum sudo dnf downgrade aspwebalbum-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2> sudo dnf versionlock add aspwebalbum

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: aspwebalbum 3.2 - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Exploit-DB: aspwebalbum 3.2 - Arbitrary File Upload / SQL Injection / Cross-Site Scripting

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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-2008-6978?

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

Is CVE-2008-6978 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6978 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-2008-6978 affect?

CVE-2008-6978 affects aspwebalbum. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Full Revolution aspWebAlbum 3.2 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 pics/, relat

How urgent is CVE-2008-6978?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-6977 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in album.asp in Full Revolution aspWebAlbum 3.2 allows remote attacke

References

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