CVE-2008-1042

Linux Web Shop php Download Manager < 1.1 - Path Traversal via Content Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-1042. PoCs published by BeyazKurt.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in php Download Manager versions 1.1 and 1.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary files via the 'content' parameter in 'include/body.inc.php'.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in include/body.inc.php in Linux Web Shop (LWS) php Download Manager 1.0 and 1.1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the content parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by BeyazKurt · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5183

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in php Download Manager versions 1.1 and 1.0. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary files via the 'content' parameter in 'include/body.inc.php'.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: php Download Manager v1.1 & v1.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/29089
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5183
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27961
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40795

Scores

EPSS 0.0423
EPSS Percentile 89.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
linux_web_shop/php_download_manager < 1.1
Published Feb 27, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026