CVE-2008-0279

Xforum 1.4 - SQL Injection via Topic Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-0279. PoCs published by j0j0.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a SQL injection vulnerability in Xforum 1.4 via the 'liretopic.php' script. It extracts user credentials (username, password, and email) by manipulating the 'topic' and 'categorie' parameters in a UNION-based SQL injection attack.

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in liretopic.php in Xforum 1.4 and possibly others allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the topic parameter. NOTE: the categorie parameter might also be affected.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by j0j0 · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4908

This exploit targets a SQL injection vulnerability in Xforum 1.4 via the 'liretopic.php' script. It extracts user credentials (username, password, and email) by manipulating the 'topic' and 'categorie' parameters in a UNION-based SQL injection attack.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Sqli
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Xforum 1.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must be running Xforum 1.4 with vulnerable 'liretopic.php' script · MySQL database backend must be accessible
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39654
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27278
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4908

Scores

EPSS 0.0097
EPSS Percentile 57.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-89
Status published
Products (1)
xforum/xforum 1.4
Published Jan 15, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026