CVE-2008-1042: Directory traversal vulnerability in include/body.inc.php in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php Download Manager 1.0 and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-1042?

php download manager: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-1042 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1042 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-2008-1042 affect?

CVE-2008-1042 affects php download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in include/body.inc.php in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php Download Manager 1.0 and 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-1042?

Priority 57/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

This month

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2008-1042 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting php download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/body.inc.php in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php Download Manager 1.0 and 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.2% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-02-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: linux web shop

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-02-27 19:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux web shop php download manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy php-download-manager || rpm -q php-download-manager || php-download-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade php-download-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade php-download-manager

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: PHP Download Manager 1.1 - Local File Inclusion

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-2008-1042?

php download manager: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-1042 being exploited?

CVE-2008-1042 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-2008-1042 affect?

CVE-2008-1042 affects php download manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in include/body.inc.php in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php Download Manager 1.0 and 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-1042?

Priority 57/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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