CVE-2008-7178: Directory traversal vulnerability in Uploader module 1.1 for XOOPS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary f

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2008-7178 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting uploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Uploader module 1.1 for XOOPS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a downloadfile action to index.php.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.2% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2009-09-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: xoops

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-09-08 10:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xoops uploader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison uploader sudo apt install uploader=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo apt-mark hold uploader

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

dnf --showduplicates list uploader sudo dnf downgrade uploader-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1> sudo dnf versionlock add uploader

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: XOOPS Module Uploader 1.1 - 'Filename' File Disclosure

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2008-7178?

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

Is CVE-2008-7178 being exploited?

CVE-2008-7178 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-2008-7178 affect?

CVE-2008-7178 affects uploader. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in Uploader module 1.1 for XOOPS allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename parameter in a downloadfile action to index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2008-7178?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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