CVE-2008-0481: Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attack

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-0481 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting rich text editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter in a save action.

Why this priority

EPSS top 10%: 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	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 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-2008-0481?

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

Is CVE-2008-0481 being exploited?

CVE-2008-0481 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-2008-0481 affect?

CVE-2008-0481 affects rich text editor. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter in a save action.

How urgent is CVE-2008-0481?

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

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References

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