CVE-2008-4667

ArabCMS 2.0 beta 1 - Path Traversal via RSS Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4667. PoCs published by JIKO.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the specified software. It allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'rss' parameter in the URL, potentially leading to information disclosure or remote code execution if combined with log poisoning or other techniques.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in rss.php in ArabCMS 2.0 beta 1 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the rss parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by JIKO · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6628

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the specified software. It allows an attacker to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'rss' parameter in the URL, potentially leading to information disclosure or remote code execution if combined with log poisoning or other techniques.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: AM 2.0 Beta 1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable URL endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31480
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45514
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2697
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6628
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4468

Scores

EPSS 0.0236
EPSS Percentile 81.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
arabcms/arabcms 2.0 beta1
Published Oct 22, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026