CVE-2008-0613

XOOPS 2.0.18 - Open Redirect via xoops_redirect Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-0613. PoCs published by DSecRG.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in XOOPS 2.0.18 via the 'lang' POST parameter in htdocs/install/index.php, allowing arbitrary file inclusion and potential command execution. It also highlights a URL redirection phishing vulnerability in htdocs/user.php.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in htdocs/user.php in XOOPS 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the xoops_redirect parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DSecRG · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5057

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in XOOPS 2.0.18 via the 'lang' POST parameter in htdocs/install/index.php, allowing arbitrary file inclusion and potential command execution. It also highlights a URL redirection phishing vulnerability in htdocs/user.php.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lfi
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: XOOPS 2.0.18
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable XOOPS installation · Ability to send crafted POST requests
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3614
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487484/100/0/threaded
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5057

Scores

EPSS 0.0204
EPSS Percentile 78.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (1)
xoops/xoops 2.0.18
Published Feb 06, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026