CVE-2008-0473: RTE_popup_save_file.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload (1) .html and (2) .h

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MEDIUM 6.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0473 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting rich text editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RTE_popup_save_file.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload (1) .html and (2) .htm files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.6% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2008-01-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web wiz

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 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:49 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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 rich-text-editor || rpm -q rich-text-editor || rich-text-editor --version

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

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

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

dnf --showduplicates list rich-text-editor sudo dnf downgrade rich-text-editor-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add 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 Rich Text Editor 4.0 - Multiple Vulnerabilities

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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-2008-0473?

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

Is CVE-2008-0473 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0473 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-2008-0473 affect?

CVE-2008-0473 affects rich text editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). RTE_popup_save_file.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to upload (1) .html and (2) .htm files via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0473?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

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