CVE-2008-0167

GForge - Unspecified Impact via Configuration File Truncation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-0167.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpQLAdmin 2.2.7 by manipulating the `_SESSION[path]` parameter in `ezmlm.php` and `update_translations.php` to include a remote shell. The attack leverages improper input validation to execute arbitrary code.

Description

The write_array_file function in utils/include.pl in GForge 4.5.14 updates configuration files by truncating them to zero length and then writing new data, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or have unspecified other impact in opportunistic circumstances.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
webappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5173

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpQLAdmin 2.2.7 by manipulating the `_SESSION[path]` parameter in `ezmlm.php` and `update_translations.php` to include a remote shell. The attack leverages improper input validation to execute arbitrary code.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpQLAdmin 2.2.7
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shell accessible via URL · Target server with vulnerable phpQLAdmin installation
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29215
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30286
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1537/references
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30088
Patch vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1577
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42456

Scores

EPSS 0.0073
EPSS Percentile 49.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (1)
gforge/gforge 4.5.14
Published May 18, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026