CVE-2008-6223: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in visualizza.php in Way Of The Warrior (WOTW) 5.0 and earlier allows

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6223 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting way of the warrior. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in visualizza.php in Way Of The Warrior (WOTW) 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plancia parameter to crea.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2009-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: wotw

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

wotw way of the warrior DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy way-of-the-warrior || rpm -q way-of-the-warrior || way-of-the-warrior --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison way-of-the-warrior sudo apt install way-of-the-warrior=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo apt-mark hold way-of-the-warrior

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

dnf --showduplicates list way-of-the-warrior sudo dnf downgrade way-of-the-warrior-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0> sudo dnf versionlock add way-of-the-warrior

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: wotw 5.0 - Local/Remote 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-2008-6223?

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

Is CVE-2008-6223 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6223 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-2008-6223 affect?

CVE-2008-6223 affects way of the warrior. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in visualizza.php in Way Of The Warrior (WOTW) 5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the plancia parameter to crea.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6223?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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