CVE-2008-0480: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-0480?

web wiz forums: upgrade to newer than 9.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-0480 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0480 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-0480 affect?

CVE-2008-0480 affects web wiz forums. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to (1) RTE_file_browser.asp or (2) file_brows

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-0480?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2008-0480 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting web wiz forums. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to (1) RTE_file_browser.asp or (2) file_browser.asp.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
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 web wiz forums UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.07

Fixed in: newer than 9.07

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade web-wiz-forums

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade web-wiz-forums

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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

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-2008-0480?

web wiz forums: upgrade to newer than 9.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-0480 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0480 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-2008-0480 affect?

CVE-2008-0480 affects web wiz forums. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Web Wiz Forums 9.07 and earlier allow remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter to (1) RTE_file_browser.asp or (2) file_brows

How urgent is CVE-2008-0480?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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