# 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

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2009-02-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5449
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29802
- http://koogar.alorys-hebergement.com/kwsphp/index.php?mod=news&ac=commentaires&id=49
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1241/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490861
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28788

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