CVE-2008-7001: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file manager in Creative Mind Creator CMS 5.0 allows remote atta

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7001 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting creator cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file manager in Creative Mind Creator CMS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2009-08-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: creative mind

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

creative mind creator cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy creator-cms || rpm -q creator-cms || creator-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison creator-cms sudo apt install creator-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold creator-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list creator-cms sudo dnf downgrade creator-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add creator-cms

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: Creator CMS 5.0 - 'sideid' SQL Injection

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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-2008-7001?

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

Is CVE-2008-7001 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7001 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-2008-7001 affect?

CVE-2008-7001 affects creator cms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the file manager in Creative Mind Creator CMS 5.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7001?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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