CVE-2008-6825: Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote att

Q: How do I fix CVE-2008-6825?

trixbox: upgrade to newer than 2.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2008-6825 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6825 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-2008-6825 affect?

CVE-2008-6825 affects trixbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the langChoice parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2008-6825?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2008-6825 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting trixbox. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the langChoice parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	20.3% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-06-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: trixbox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-06-05 21:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

trixbox trixbox UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.6.1 · 2.0 · 2.4.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.6.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.6.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade trixbox

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade trixbox

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: Fonality trixbox 2.6.1 - 'langChoice' Remote Code Execution
Exploit-DB: Fonality trixbox - 'langChoice' Local File Inclusion (connect-back) (2)
Exploit-DB: Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 - 'langChoice' Local File Inclusion (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Trixbox langChoice PHP Local File Inclusion

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2008-6825?

trixbox: upgrade to newer than 2.6.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2008-6825 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6825 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-2008-6825 affect?

CVE-2008-6825 affects trixbox. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the langChoice parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6825?

Priority 53/100. EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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