CVE-2008-5953: Directory traversal vulnerability in KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is dis

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-5953 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting ktp computer customer database. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter to the default URI.

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	2009-01-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ktp computer customer database

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-23 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ktp-computer-customer-database || rpm -q ktp-computer-customer-database || ktp-computer-customer-database --version

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

apt-cache madison ktp-computer-customer-database sudo apt install ktp-computer-customer-database=<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo apt-mark hold ktp-computer-customer-database

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

dnf --showduplicates list ktp-computer-customer-database sudo dnf downgrade ktp-computer-customer-database-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add ktp-computer-customer-database

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: KTP Computer Customer Database CMS 1.0 - 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-2008-5953?

ktp computer customer database: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-5953 being exploited?

CVE-2008-5953 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-2008-5953 affect?

CVE-2008-5953 affects ktp computer customer database. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the p parameter to the default U

How urgent is CVE-2008-5953?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-5954 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled,
CVE-2008-5952 MEDIUM 6.0 DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in KTP Computer Customer Database (KTPCCD) CMS, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled,

References

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