CVE-2008-2884

rss_aggregator - Remote Code Execution via Path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2884. PoCs published by Ghost Hacker.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in RSS-aggregator's display.php due to improper input validation of the 'path' parameter. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the 'path' parameter in the URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in display.php in RSS-aggregator allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Ghost Hacker · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5900

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in RSS-aggregator's display.php due to improper input validation of the 'path' parameter. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the 'path' parameter in the URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: RSS-aggregator (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Target server must allow remote URL inclusion
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/30768
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5900
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493650/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29873
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43283

Scores

EPSS 0.0316
EPSS Percentile 86.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
rss_aggregator/rss_aggregator
Published Jun 27, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026