CVE-2008-6083

Name: CVE-2008-6083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-06T11:30:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.66%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-6083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in header.php in TXTshop beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in header.php in TXTshop beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.66%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Txtshop	Txtshop	1.0	Beta

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6083?

Directory traversal vulnerability in header.php in TXTshop beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

How severe is CVE-2008-6083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6083?

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Source: NVD / NIST