CVE-2008-2686

Flux CMS < 1.50 - Remote Code Execution via XML Parameter File Overwrite

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2686. PoCs published by EgiX.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a file overwrite vulnerability in Flux CMS <= 1.5.0 via the `loadsave.php` script, allowing arbitrary file overwrite through a PUT request. It then establishes a remote shell by injecting a PHP backdoor.

Description

webinc/bxe/scripts/loadsave.php in Flux CMS 1.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a PHP file in webinc/bxe/scripts/ via a filename in the XML parameter and PHP sequences in the request body, then making a direct request for this filename.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by EgiX · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5767

This exploit leverages a file overwrite vulnerability in Flux CMS <= 1.5.0 via the `loadsave.php` script, allowing arbitrary file overwrite through a PUT request. It then establishes a remote shell by injecting a PHP backdoor.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Flux CMS <= 1.5.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · Flux CMS <= 1.5.0 installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42961
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5767
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29618

Scores

EPSS 0.0394
EPSS Percentile 89.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (5)
flux_cms/flux_cms 1.2
flux_cms/flux_cms 1.3
flux_cms/flux_cms 1.4
flux_cms/flux_cms 1.31
flux_cms/flux_cms < 1.50
Published Jun 13, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026