How severe is CVE-2008-0466?

CVE-2008-0466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0466 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0466?

CVE-2008-0466 primarily affects Webwiz Web Wiz Forums. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0466?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0466 published?

CVE-2008-0466 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0466

CVE-2008-0466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webwiz Web Wiz Forums with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Webwiz Web Wiz Forums
Published: 2008-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz Newspad 1.02, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list directories and read files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for listings outside the configured directory tree by exploiting a separate directory traversal vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0466?: Web Wiz RTE_file_browser.asp in, as used in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0, Web Wiz Forums 9.07, and Web Wiz Newspad 1.02, does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to list directories and read files. NOTE: this can be leveraged for listings outside the configured directory tree by exploiting a separate directory traversal vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2008-0466?: CVE-2008-0466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0466 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0466?: CVE-2008-0466 primarily affects Webwiz Web Wiz Forums. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0466?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0466 published?: CVE-2008-0466 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:webwiz:web_wiz_forums:9.07:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webwiz:web_wiz_newspad:1.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webwiz:web_wiz_rich_text_editor:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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