CVE-2008-6933: Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in MiniGal b13 (aka MG2) allows remote attackers to read the so

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-6933 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting minigal. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in MiniGal b13 (aka MG2) allows remote attackers to read the source code of .php files, and possibly the content of other files, via a .. (dot dot) in the list parameter.

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	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-08-11
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minigal

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-08-11 21:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

minigal minigal DOWNGRADE

Affected: b13

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before b13

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before b13 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison minigal sudo apt install minigal=<VERSION_BEFORE_b13> sudo apt-mark hold minigal

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

dnf --showduplicates list minigal sudo dnf downgrade minigal-<VERSION_BEFORE_b13> sudo dnf versionlock add minigal

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: Minigal b13 - Remote File Disclosure

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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-2008-6933?

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

Is CVE-2008-6933 being exploited?

CVE-2008-6933 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-2008-6933 affect?

CVE-2008-6933 affects minigal. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in index.php in MiniGal b13 (aka MG2) allows remote attackers to read the source code of .php files, and possibly the content of other files, via a .. (dot dot) in the list parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2008-6933?

Priority 44/100. Public exploit reference

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