PatchTheCVECVE-2008-6288: Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in Interface Medien ibase 2.03 and earlier allows remote att
CVE-2008-6288 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ibase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in Interface Medien ibase 2.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.8% (top 14%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2009-02-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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: ibase 2.03 - Remote File Disclosure
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-2008-6288?
ibase: upgrade to newer than 2.03. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2008-6288 being exploited?
CVE-2008-6288 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-2008-6288 affect?
CVE-2008-6288 affects ibase. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in download.php in Interface Medien ibase 2.03 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2008-6288?
Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference