How severe is CVE-2008-6201?

CVE-2008-6201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6201 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6201?

CVE-2008-6201 affects Kwsphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6201?

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

When was CVE-2008-6201 published?

CVE-2008-6201 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6201

CVE-2008-6201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kwsphp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Kwsphp
Published: 2009-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in the eskuel module in KwsPHP 1.3.456, as available before 20080416, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the action parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6201?: Directory traversal vulnerability in help.php in the eskuel module in KwsPHP 1.3.456, as available before 20080416, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the action parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2008-6201?: CVE-2008-6201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6201 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6201?: CVE-2008-6201 affects Kwsphp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6201?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6201 published?: CVE-2008-6201 was published on 2009-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kwsphp:kwsphp:1.3.456:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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