CVE-2008-6002: Absolute path traversal vulnerability in sendfile.php in web-cp 0.5.7, when register_globals is enabled, allow

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HIGH 7.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6002 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting web-cp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Absolute path traversal vulnerability in sendfile.php in web-cp 0.5.7, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the filelocation parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-01-28
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: web-cp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-01-28 15:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

web-cp web-cp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.5.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.5.7

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-cp || rpm -q web-cp || web-cp --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.5.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison web-cp sudo apt install web-cp=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.7> sudo apt-mark hold web-cp

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

dnf --showduplicates list web-cp sudo dnf downgrade web-cp-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.5.7> sudo dnf versionlock add web-cp

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: webcp 0.5.7 - 'filelocation' 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-2008-6002?

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

Is CVE-2008-6002 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6002 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-2008-6002 affect?

CVE-2008-6002 affects web-cp. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Absolute path traversal vulnerability in sendfile.php in web-cp 0.5.7, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the filelocation parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6002?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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