CVE-2008-6453: Directory traversal vulnerability in section.php in 6rbScript 3.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows r

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MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6453 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting 6rbscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in section.php in 6rbScript 3.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-03-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: 6rbscript

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-03-13 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

6rbscript 6rbscript DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy 6rbscript || rpm -q 6rbscript || 6rbscript --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison 6rbscript sudo apt install 6rbscript=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo apt-mark hold 6rbscript

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

dnf --showduplicates list 6rbscript sudo dnf downgrade 6rbscript-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.3> sudo dnf versionlock add 6rbscript

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: 6rbScript 3.3 - 'section.php' Local 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-2008-6453?

6rbscript: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6453 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6453 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-2008-6453 affect?

CVE-2008-6453 affects 6rbscript. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in section.php in 6rbScript 3.3, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the name parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6453?

Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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