CVE-2008-0251
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in PhotoPost vBGallery before 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceUnrestricted file upload vulnerability in PhotoPost vBGallery versions prior to 2.4.2 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server and potentially execute them, leading to complete system compromise.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data<= 2.4.1CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify PhotoPost vBGallery installationSearch the web server for PhotoPost vBGallery files. Common locations include /gallery/, /vbgallery/, or /photopost/ directories. Look for files named 'vbgallery.php' or similar vBGallery components in the web root.Affected if PhotoPost vBGallery is found on the server
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Determine installed vBGallery versionLocate the version file or header in the PhotoPost vBGallery installation. Check the main PHP files (often index.php,.php, or a dedicated version file) for a version string. Compare your found version against the affected range: versions 2.4.1 and below are vulnerable.Affected if The installed version is 2.4.1 or lower
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Verify upload functionality is accessibleCheck if the upload module is exposed on the server. Look for upload-related scripts such as upload.php, upload.bml, or similar in the vBGallery directories. Attempt to access these endpoints or review the web server access logs for requests to upload-related paths.Affected if Upload endpoints are accessible without authentication
You are affected if PhotoPost vBGallery version 2.4.1 or lower is installed with the upload functionality accessible on the server.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scopedUpgrade PhotoPost vBGallery to version 2.4.2 or later to obtain the vendor patch. If immediate patching is not possible, disable the gallery functionality or restrict upload endpoints at the web application firewall (WAF) layer.
vBGallery 2.4.2 or later
- 1. Back up your current PhotoPost vBGallery installation and database before making any changes.
- 2. Download PhotoPost vBGallery version 2.4.2 or later from the official vendor website (www.photopost.com).
- 3. Upload the new version files to your server, overwriting the existing installation.
- 4. Run any provided upgrade scripts or database migrations included in the new version.
- 5. Verify the upload functionality is working correctly by testing with legitimate image files.
- 6. Confirm that arbitrary file uploads are no longer possible and the vulnerability is patched.
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2008-0251 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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