CVE-2008-0466: Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz New

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0466 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting web wiz forums, web wiz newspad, web wiz rich text editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz Newspad 1.02, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list directories and read files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for listings outside the configured directory tree by exploiting a separate directory traversal vulnerability.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.9% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2008-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: webwiz

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-01-29 00:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

webwiz web wiz forums DOWNGRADE

Affected: 9.07

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.07

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-wiz-forums || rpm -q web-wiz-forums || web-wiz-forums --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 9.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-wiz-forums sudo apt install web-wiz-forums=<VERSION_BEFORE_9.07> sudo apt-mark hold web-wiz-forums

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-wiz-forums sudo dnf downgrade web-wiz-forums-<VERSION_BEFORE_9.07> sudo dnf versionlock add web-wiz-forums

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.

webwiz web wiz newspad DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.02

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.02

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-wiz-newspad || rpm -q web-wiz-newspad || web-wiz-newspad --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-wiz-newspad sudo apt install web-wiz-newspad=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02> sudo apt-mark hold web-wiz-newspad

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-wiz-newspad sudo dnf downgrade web-wiz-newspad-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.02> sudo dnf versionlock add web-wiz-newspad

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.

webwiz web wiz rich text editor DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-wiz-rich-text-editor || rpm -q web-wiz-rich-text-editor || web-wiz-rich-text-editor --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-wiz-rich-text-editor sudo apt install web-wiz-rich-text-editor=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo apt-mark hold web-wiz-rich-text-editor

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-wiz-rich-text-editor sudo dnf downgrade web-wiz-rich-text-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add web-wiz-rich-text-editor

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: Web Wiz Forums 9.07 - 'sub' Directory Traversal
Exploit-DB: Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-0466?

web wiz forums: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web wiz newspad: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; web wiz rich text editor: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0466 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0466 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-2008-0466 affect?

CVE-2008-0466 affects web wiz forums, web wiz newspad, web wiz rich text editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz Newspad 1.02, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list directories and read files. NOTE: this can be l

How urgent is CVE-2008-0466?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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