CVE-2008-6551: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in e-Vision CMS 2.0.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disab

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6551?

e-vision cms: upgrade to newer than 2.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6551 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6551 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2008-6551 affect?

CVE-2008-6551 affects e-vision cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in e-Vision CMS 2.0.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) an adminlang cookie to admin/in

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6551?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6551 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting e-vision cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in e-Vision CMS 2.0.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) an adminlang cookie to admin/ind_ex.php; or the module parameter to (2) 3rdparty/adminpart/add3rdparty.php, (3) polling/adminpart/addpolling.php, (4) contact/adminpart/addcontact.php, (5) brandnews/adminpart/addbrandnews.php, (6) newsletter/

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-03-30
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: e-vision

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

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

e-vision e-vision cms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.02 · 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.02

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy e-vision-cms || rpm -q e-vision-cms || e-vision-cms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.02 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade e-vision-cms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade e-vision-cms

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: e-Vision CMS 2.0.2 - Multiple Local File Inclusions

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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-2008-6551?

e-vision cms: upgrade to newer than 2.02. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6551 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6551 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-2008-6551 affect?

CVE-2008-6551 affects e-vision cms. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in e-Vision CMS 2.0.2 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in (1) an adminlang cookie to admin/in

How urgent is CVE-2008-6551?

Priority 43/100. Public exploit reference

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