CVE-2008-2966

JaxUltraBB < 2.0 - Path Traversal via User Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2966. PoCs published by CWH Underground.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in JaxUltraBB <= 2.0 via the 'user' parameter in viewprofile.php, allowing arbitrary file reads using path traversal. It also includes a reflected XSS vulnerability in viewforum.php via the 'forum' parameter.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in viewprofile.php in JaxUltraBB 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the user parameter. party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by CWH Underground · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5877

The exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in JaxUltraBB <= 2.0 via the 'user' parameter in viewprofile.php, allowing arbitrary file reads using path traversal. It also includes a reflected XSS vulnerability in viewforum.php via the 'forum' parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lfi | Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: JaxUltraBB <= 2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target running JaxUltraBB <= 2.0 · Access to viewprofile.php or viewforum.php
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5877
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43278
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29853

Scores

EPSS 0.0249
EPSS Percentile 82.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
jaxultrabb/jaxultrabb < 2.0
Published Jul 02, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026