CVE-2008-2993

FOG Forum 0.8.1 - Path Traversal and Arbitrary File Execution via fog_lang and fog_skin Parameters

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-2993. PoCs published by CWH Underground.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in FOG Forum 0.8.1 by manipulating POST parameters to include arbitrary files (e.g., boot.ini or /etc/passwd) via path traversal and null byte injection.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in index.php in FOG Forum 0.8.1 allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the (1) fog_lang and (2) fog_skin parameters, probably related to libs/required/share.inc; and possibly the (3) fog_pseudo, (4) fog_posted, (5) fog_password, and (6) fog_cook parameters.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by CWH Underground · textwebappsphp

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5784

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This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in FOG Forum 0.8.1 by manipulating POST parameters to include arbitrary files (e.g., boot.ini or /etc/passwd) via path traversal and null byte injection.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Info Leak

Complexity

Trivial

Reliability

Reliable

Target: FOG Forum 0.8.1

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Access to the target application · Ability to intercept/modify HTTP POST requests (e.g., via Burp Suite or WebScarab)

MITRE ATT&CK