CVE-2008-2877

cmsWorks 2.2 RC4 - Remote Code Execution via mod_root Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2877. PoCs published by CraCkEr.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in cmsWorks 2.2 RC4. The exploit allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the 'mod_root' parameter in the URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/include/lib.module.php in cmsWorks 2.2 RC4, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mod_root parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by CraCkEr · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5921

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in cmsWorks 2.2 RC4. The exploit allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the 'mod_root' parameter in the URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: cmsWorks 2.2 RC4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Register Globals must be enabled on the target server
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/29911
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43310
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5921

Scores

EPSS 0.0181
EPSS Percentile 75.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
cmsworks/cmsworks 2.2 rc4
Published Jun 26, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026