CVE-2008-6815: mykdownload.php in MyKtools 2.4 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6815 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting myktools. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

mykdownload.php in MyKtools 2.4 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to read a database backup by making a direct request, and then sending an unspecified request to the download page for the backup.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.8% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2009-05-28
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

2009-05-28 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

myktools myktools DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison myktools sudo apt install myktools=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> sudo apt-mark hold myktools

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

dnf --showduplicates list myktools sudo dnf downgrade myktools-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4> 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.

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: MyKtools 2.4 - Arbitrary Database Backup

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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-2008-6815?

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

Is CVE-2008-6815 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6815 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-2008-6815 affect?

CVE-2008-6815 affects myktools. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). mykdownload.php in MyKtools 2.4 does not require administrative authentication, which allows remote attackers to read a database backup by making a direct request, and then sending an unspecified request to the download page for the backup.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6815?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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CVE-2008-6273 MEDIUM 6.0 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in configuration_script.php in MyKtools 3.0 allows remote authenticated admi
CVE-2008-4781 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE Directory traversal vulnerability in update.php in MyKtools 2.4 allows remote attackers to include and execute

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