PatchTheCVECVE-2008-6012: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Pritlog 0.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled,
CVE-2008-6012 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting pritlog. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Pritlog 0.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a viewEntry action.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.3% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2009-01-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: Pritlog 0.4 - 'Filename' Remote File Disclosure
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-2008-6012?
pritlog: upgrade to newer than 0.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-6012 being exploited?
CVE-2008-6012 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-2008-6012 affect?
CVE-2008-6012 affects pritlog. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in Pritlog 0.4 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a viewEntry action.
How urgent is CVE-2008-6012?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference