CVE-2008-6734: Directory traversal vulnerability in Public/index.php in Keller Web Admin CMS 0.94 Pro allows remote attackers

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6734 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting kwa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Public/index.php in Keller Web Admin CMS 0.94 Pro allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the action parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-04-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: keller web admin

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-04-21 18:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

keller web admin kwa DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.94

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.94

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.94 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kwa sudo apt install kwa=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.94> sudo apt-mark hold kwa

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

dnf --showduplicates list kwa sudo dnf downgrade kwa-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.94> sudo dnf versionlock add kwa

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: Keller Web Admin CMS 0.94 Pro - Local File Inclusion (1)
Exploit-DB: Keller Web Admin CMS 0.94 Pro - Local File Inclusion (2)

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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-2008-6734?

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

Is CVE-2008-6734 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6734 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-2008-6734 affect?

CVE-2008-6734 affects kwa. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in Public/index.php in Keller Web Admin CMS 0.94 Pro allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the action parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6734?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

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