CVE-2008-6825Trixbox Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a ..
Published Jun 5, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2008-6825 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.8 v2) affecting Trixbox.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Trixbox 2.6.1.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
6.8
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
45/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the langChoice parameter.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TrixboxTrixbox | 2.0, 2.4.2.0 | 2.6.1 |
Patched Releases
Trixbox
2.6.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 5, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- exploitMSF trixbox_langchoice.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16904
- exploitExploitDB-6045
- exploit30135
- other20080709 Trixbox 2.6.1 and below, remote root shell through local file inclusion
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in user/index.php in Fonality trixbox CE 2.6.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Trixbox versions 2.0, 2.4.2.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Trixbox 2.6.1.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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