CVE-2008-1416

phpauction_gpl 2.51 - Remote Code Execution via include_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-1416. PoCs published by RoMaNcYxHaCkEr.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPauction GPL 2.51 by manipulating the 'include_path' parameter in multiple PHP files to include a remote shell. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution by including malicious files from an attacker-controlled server.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in PHPauction GPL 2.51 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the include_path parameter to (1) converter.inc.php, (2) messages.inc.php, and (3) settings.inc.php in includes/.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by RoMaNcYxHaCkEr · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5266

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPauction GPL 2.51 by manipulating the 'include_path' parameter in multiple PHP files to include a remote shell. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution by including malicious files from an attacker-controlled server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPauction GPL 2.51
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target application · Remote shell or malicious file hosted on an attacker-controlled server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5266
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41239
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28284
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0908/references
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/29422

Scores

EPSS 0.3484
EPSS Percentile 98.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
phpauction/phpauction_gpl 2.51
Published Mar 20, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026