CVE-2008-4781: Directory traversal vulnerability in update.php in MyKtools 2.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-4781 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting myktools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in update.php in MyKtools 2.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the langage parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2008-10-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy-script

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2008-10-29 14:22 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy-script myktools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myktools sudo apt install myktools=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold myktools

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

dnf --showduplicates list myktools sudo dnf downgrade myktools-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add myktools

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: MyKtools 2.4 - 'langage' Local File Inclusion

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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-2008-4781?

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

Is CVE-2008-4781 being exploited?

CVE-2008-4781 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-2008-4781 affect?

CVE-2008-4781 affects myktools. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in update.php in MyKtools 2.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the langage parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-4781?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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CVE-2008-6815 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE mykdownload.php in MyKtools 2.4 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers
CVE-2008-6273 MEDIUM 6.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in configuration_script.php in MyKtools 3.0 allows remote authenticated admi

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