CVE-2008-1856

LinPHA <= 1.3.3 - Unauthenticated Directory Traversal and Arbitrary File Execution via Maps Configuration

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-1856. PoCs published by EgiX.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in LinPHA <= 1.3.3's maps plugin to achieve Remote Command Execution (RCE). It manipulates the 'maps_type' configuration to include the ChangeLog file, which contains executable PHP code, allowing arbitrary command execution via a crafted GET request.

Description

plugins/maps/db_handler.php in LinPHA 1.3.3 and earlier does not require authentication for a settings action that modifies the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to conduct directory traversal attacks and execute arbitrary local files by placing directory traversal sequences into the maps_type configuration setting, and then sending a request to maps_view.php, which causes plugins/maps/map.main.class.php to use the modified configuration.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by EgiX · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5392

This exploit leverages a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in LinPHA <= 1.3.3's maps plugin to achieve Remote Command Execution (RCE). It manipulates the 'maps_type' configuration to include the ChangeLog file, which contains executable PHP code, allowing arbitrary command execution via a crafted GET request.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: LinPHA <= 1.3.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: magic_quotes_gpc = off · access to the maps plugin
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/50229
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41676
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5392
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/29724
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28654
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1136

Scores

EPSS 0.0268
EPSS Percentile 83.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-20 CWE-22
Status published
Products (13)
linpha/linpha
linpha/linpha 0.9.0
linpha/linpha 0.9.1
linpha/linpha 0.9.2
linpha/linpha 0.9.3
linpha/linpha 0.9.4
linpha/linpha 1.0 beta1 (4 CPE variants)
linpha/linpha 1.1.0
linpha/linpha 1.1.1
linpha/linpha 1.2.0
... and 3 more
Published Apr 16, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026