CVE-2008-6018: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in MyPHPSite, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6018 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting myphpsite. 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 MyPHPSite, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myphpsite

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-02 22:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myphpsite myphpsite DOWNGRADE

Affected: _nil_

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before _nil_

1. Check installed version

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

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

apt-cache madison myphpsite sudo apt install myphpsite=<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo apt-mark hold myphpsite

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

dnf --showduplicates list myphpsite sudo dnf downgrade myphpsite-<VERSION_BEFORE__nil_> sudo dnf versionlock add myphpsite

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: MyPHPsite - 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-2008-6018?

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

Is CVE-2008-6018 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6018 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-2008-6018 affect?

CVE-2008-6018 affects myphpsite. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in MyPHPSite, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the mod parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6018?

Priority 51/100. EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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