CVE-2008-4673

Events Calendar 1.1 - Remote Code Execution via path[docroot] or component Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4673. PoCs published by k3vin mitnick.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Events Calendar 1.1. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files via the 'path[docroot]' or 'component' parameters in 'header_setup.php'.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in panel/common/theme/default/header_setup.php in WebBiscuits Software Events Calendar 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) path[docroot] and (2) component parameters.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by k3vin mitnick · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6623

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Events Calendar 1.1. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary remote files via the 'path[docroot]' or 'component' parameters in 'header_setup.php'.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Events Calendar 1.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to reach the target URL
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31471
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2701
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32053
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45500
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6623
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4461

Scores

EPSS 0.0453
EPSS Percentile 90.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
webbiscuits/events_calendar 1.1
Published Oct 22, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026