CVE-2008-0481

Name: CVE-2008-0481
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-01-29T20:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0481 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.88%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Web Wiz	Rich Text Editor	4.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0481?

How severe is CVE-2008-0481?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0481 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0481?

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Source: NVD / NIST