CVE-2008-2878

Academic Web Tools < 1.4.2.8 - Open Redirect via rss_getfile.php file Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2878.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in Academic Web Tools CMS, including directory traversal, SQL injection, XSS, and session fixation. It provides functional PoC URLs and payloads for each vulnerability.

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in rss_getfile.php in Academic Web Tools (AWT YEKTA) 1.4.3.1, and 1.4.2.8 and earlier, allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
webappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5861

This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in Academic Web Tools CMS, including directory traversal, SQL injection, XSS, and session fixation. It provides functional PoC URLs and payloads for each vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Sqli | Xss | Info Leak | Auth Bypass
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Academic Web Tools CMS 1.4.2.8 and prior
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493472/100/0/threaded
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30763
Exploit x_refsource_misc
http://www.bugreport.ir/?/44
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43178
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3959
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29813

Scores

EPSS 0.0279
EPSS Percentile 84.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
yektaweb/academic_web_tools < 1.4.2.8
Published Jun 26, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026