CVE-2008-3371

TalkBack < 2.3.6.2 - Remote File Inclusion via Language Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 3 public exploits for CVE-2008-3371. PoCs published by JIKO, SirGod, NoGe.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in TalkBack 2.3.14, including command injection via the 'result' parameter in 'import.php' and local file inclusion via the 'language' parameter in 'help.php'. The PoC provides clear instructions and code snippets for exploitation.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in install/help.php in TalkBack 2.3.5, and other versions before 2.3.6.2, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the language parameter.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by JIKO · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9095

This exploit demonstrates multiple vulnerabilities in TalkBack 2.3.14, including command injection via the 'result' parameter in 'import.php' and local file inclusion via the 'language' parameter in 'help.php'. The PoC provides clear instructions and code snippets for exploitation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TalkBack 2.3.14
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable 'comments.php', 'import.php', or 'help.php' endpoints
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SirGod · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6451

The exploit demonstrates local file inclusion (LFI) and PHP info disclosure vulnerabilities in Talkback 2.3.6. It provides functional PoC URLs to read arbitrary files via path traversal and null byte injection, as well as a direct endpoint for PHP configuration exposure.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Talkback 2.3.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by NoGe · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6148

The exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in TalkBack 2.3.5 via the 'language' parameter in install/help.php. The vulnerable code includes a user-controlled file path without proper sanitization, allowing arbitrary file inclusion via null byte termination.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lfi
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TalkBack 2.3.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable install/help.php endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44018
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/0907-exploits/talkback-lfiexec.txt
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30393
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.scripts.oldguy.us/talkback/release-notes.html
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6451
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2211/references
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9095
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4067
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6148

Scores

EPSS 0.0354
EPSS Percentile 87.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
talkback/talkback 2.3.5
Published Jul 30, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026