CVE-2008-0481
CVE-2008-0481 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Web Wiz Rich Text Editor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter in a save action.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0481?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in RTE_file_browser.asp in Web Wiz Rich Text Editor 4.0 allows remote attackers to list arbitrary directories, and .txt and .zip files, via a .....\\\ in the sub parameter in a save action.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0481?
- CVE-2008-0481 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0481 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0481?
- CVE-2008-0481 affects Web Wiz Rich Text Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0481?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0481 published?
- CVE-2008-0481 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28639
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3584
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1019267
- http://www.bugreport.ir/?/31
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486868/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27419
- http://www.webwizguide.com/webwizrichtexteditor/kb/release_notes.asp
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39868
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4971
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:web_wiz:rich_text_editor:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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