CVE-2007-2743

GlossWord 1.8.1 - Remote File Inclusion via sys[path_addon] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-2743. PoCs published by BeyazKurt.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a file inclusion vulnerability in GlossWord v1.8 by manipulating the `sys[path_addon]` parameter to include arbitrary PHP files, leading to remote code execution (RCE). The PoC demonstrates the vulnerability by including a malicious file via the `custom_vars.php` script.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in custom_vars.php in GlossWord 1.8.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the sys[path_addon] parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by BeyazKurt · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3935

This exploit targets a file inclusion vulnerability in GlossWord v1.8 by manipulating the `sys[path_addon]` parameter to include arbitrary PHP files, leading to remote code execution (RCE). The PoC demonstrates the vulnerability by including a malicious file via the `custom_vars.php` script.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: GlossWord v1.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint · Ability to host or reference a malicious PHP file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/25303
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24009
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1852
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34330
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/35520
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3935

Scores

EPSS 0.0314
EPSS Percentile 86.2%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
glossword/glossword 1.8.1
Published May 17, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026