CVE-2008-6183: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in My PHP Indexer 1.0 allow remote attackers to read

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HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6183 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting my php indexer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in My PHP Indexer 1.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) d and (2) f parameters.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myphpindexer

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-19 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myphpindexer my php indexer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy my-php-indexer || rpm -q my-php-indexer || my-php-indexer --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison my-php-indexer sudo apt install my-php-indexer=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold my-php-indexer

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

dnf --showduplicates list my-php-indexer sudo dnf downgrade my-php-indexer-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add my-php-indexer

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: My PHP Indexer 1.0 - 'index.php' Local File Download

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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-2008-6183?

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

Is CVE-2008-6183 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6183 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-2008-6183 affect?

CVE-2008-6183 affects my php indexer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in My PHP Indexer 1.0 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) d and (2) f parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6183?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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