CVE-2008-1059

NUCLEI

Sniplets Plugin 1.1.2 and 1.2.2 - Remote Code Execution via libpath Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-1059. PoCs published by NBBN. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugin Sniplets 1.1.2, including Remote File Inclusion (RFI), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Remote Code Execution (RCE). The RFI and RCE vulnerabilities require 'Register Globals' to be enabled, while XSS can occur with or without it.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/syntax_highlight.php in the Sniplets 1.1.2 and 1.2.2 plugin for WordPress allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the libpath parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by NBBN · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5194

The exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugin Sniplets 1.1.2, including Remote File Inclusion (RFI), Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Remote Code Execution (RCE). The RFI and RCE vulnerabilities require 'Register Globals' to be enabled, while XSS can occur with or without it.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce | Xss | Rfi
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress Plugin Sniplets 1.1.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Register Globals enabled for RFI and RCE · Target running WordPress with Sniplets plugin 1.1.2
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

WordPress Sniplets 1.1.2 - Local File Inclusion
HIGHby dhiyaneshDK

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/29099
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5194
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40829
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488734/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3706
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27985

Scores

EPSS 0.0019
EPSS Percentile 41.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
wordpress/sniplets_plugin 1.1.2
wordpress/sniplets_plugin 1.2.2
Published Feb 28, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026