CVE-2008-7167: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in Page Manager 2006-02-04 allows remote attackers to exe

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting page manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in Page Manager 2006-02-04 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 an unspecified directory.

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	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2009-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sami ekblad

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-08 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sami ekblad page manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2006-02-04

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2006-02-04

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy page-manager || rpm -q page-manager || page-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2006-02-04 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison page-manager sudo apt install page-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_2006-02-04> sudo apt-mark hold page-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list page-manager sudo dnf downgrade page-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_2006-02-04> sudo dnf versionlock add page-manager

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: Page Manager CMS 2006-02-04 - Arbitrary File Upload

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7167?

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

Is CVE-2008-7167 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7167 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-2008-7167 affect?

CVE-2008-7167 affects page manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in upload.php in Page Manager 2006-02-04 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 an uns

How urgent is CVE-2008-7167?

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

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