CVE-2008-2481

phpraider 1.0.7 and 1.0.7a - Remote Code Execution via pConfig_auth[phpbb_path] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2481. PoCs published by Kacak.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in PhpRaider Mod phpbb3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the `pConfig_auth[phpbb_path]` parameter in the URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in authentication/phpbb3/phpbb3.functions.php in phpRaider 1.0.7 and 1.0.7a, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pConfig_auth[phpbb_path] parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kacak · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5671

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in PhpRaider Mod phpbb3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the `pConfig_auth[phpbb_path]` parameter in the URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PhpRaider Mod phpbb3 v1.0.7
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to reach the vulnerable endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5671
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1646/references
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30375
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29356
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42622

Scores

EPSS 0.0504
EPSS Percentile 91.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
phpraider/phpraider 1.0.7
phpraider/phpraider 1.0.7a
Published May 28, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026