CVE-2008-4878: Unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the "Add Image Macro" feature in WebCards 1.3 allows remote authe...

Security readout for executives and security teams

WebCards 1.3 has an authenticated administrator file-upload flaw in the Add Image Macro feature. An administrator can upload a file with an executable extension and then request it directly, causing server-side code execution. This is most urgent where WebCards is still internet-facing or administrator accounts are weakly controlled. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running WebCards 1.3, especially public deployments with administrative access reachable remotely. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm by asset inventory rather than CPE matching alone. Treat as a high-priority legacy exposure if WebCards 1.3 exists in production. The practical business risk is full server compromise after admin-account misuse, not broad unauthenticated internet scanning based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any WebCards 1.3 deployments where possible.; Check vendor or project guidance for an official fix or supported upgrade path.; Restrict WebCards administrator access to trusted networks and named administrators..

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Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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