CVE-2008-6139 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in WebBiscuits Modules Controller version 1.1, specifically within the faqsupport/wce.download.php component. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'download' parameter with directory traversal sequences. While the CVSS score is 5.0 (medium severity) due to low attack complexity and no authentication required, the potential impact is limited to information disclosure. Although not listed in CISA's KEV catalog and lacking Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-6703) indicates public exploit code exists for remote file disclosure. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:webbiscuits:modules_controller:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.