CVE-2008-6273: Directory traversal vulnerability in configuration_script.php in MyKtools 3.0 allows remote authenticated admi

Routine

MEDIUM 6.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6273 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.0) affecting myktools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in configuration_script.php in MyKtools 3.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the langage parameter, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4781. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-02-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: myktools

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-25 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myktools myktools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myktools sudo apt install myktools=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo apt-mark hold myktools

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

dnf --showduplicates list myktools sudo dnf downgrade myktools-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add myktools

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-6273?

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

Is CVE-2008-6273 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6273 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-2008-6273 affect?

CVE-2008-6273 affects myktools. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in configuration_script.php in MyKtools 3.0 allows remote authenticated administrators to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the langage parameter, a different vulnerability tha

How urgent is CVE-2008-6273?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-6815 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE mykdownload.php in MyKtools 2.4 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers
CVE-2008-4781 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in update.php in MyKtools 2.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute

References

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