CVE-2008-1712

mxBB 2.0.0 beta - Remote Code Execution via mx_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-1712. PoCs published by bd0rk.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB Module mx_blogs 2.0.0-beta. It sends a crafted POST request to include a remote shellcode via the 'mx_root_path' parameter in 'functions_weblog.php'.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_weblog.php in mxBB mx_blogs 2.0.0 beta allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by bd0rk · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5323

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB Module mx_blogs 2.0.0-beta. It sends a crafted POST request to include a remote shellcode via the 'mx_root_path' parameter in 'functions_weblog.php'.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: mxBB Module mx_blogs 2.0.0-beta
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shellcode URL · Network access to target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28515
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5323
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41819

Scores

EPSS 0.0229
EPSS Percentile 81.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
mx-system/mxbb 2.0.0_beta
Published Apr 09, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026