CVE-2008-4759: Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4759 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting buzzywall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-10-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: buzzscripts

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-28 02:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

buzzscripts buzzywall DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy buzzywall || rpm -q buzzywall || buzzywall --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison buzzywall sudo apt install buzzywall=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo apt-mark hold buzzywall

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

dnf --showduplicates list buzzywall sudo dnf downgrade buzzywall-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.1> sudo dnf versionlock add buzzywall

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: BuzzyWall 1.3.1 - 'id' Remote File Disclosure

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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-2008-4759?

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

Is CVE-2008-4759 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4759 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-2008-4759 affect?

CVE-2008-4759 affects buzzywall. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in BuzzyWall 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4759?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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