CVE-2008-6201: Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in the eskuel module in KwsPHP 1.3.456, as available before 2008

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6201 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting kwsphp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in the eskuel module in KwsPHP 1.3.456, as available before 20080416, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the action parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.1% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kwsphp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-20 01:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kwsphp kwsphp DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.3.456

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.3.456

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.3.456 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kwsphp sudo apt install kwsphp=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.456> sudo apt-mark hold kwsphp

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

dnf --showduplicates list kwsphp sudo dnf downgrade kwsphp-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.3.456> sudo dnf versionlock add kwsphp

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: KwsPHP - 'Upload' Remote Code Execution

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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-2008-6201?

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

Is CVE-2008-6201 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6201 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-2008-6201 affect?

CVE-2008-6201 affects kwsphp. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in the eskuel module in KwsPHP 1.3.456, as available before 20080416, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the action parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained fr

How urgent is CVE-2008-6201?

Priority 51/100. Public exploit reference

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