CVE-2008-4780

MyForum 1.3 - Path Traversal via padmin Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-4780. PoCs published by Vrs-hCk.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in MyForum 1.3 via the 'padmin' parameter in 'admin/centre.php'. The vulnerability arises due to improper input validation, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary local files by appending a null byte (%00).

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/centre.php in MyForum 1.3, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the padmin parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Vrs-hCk · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6846

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in MyForum 1.3 via the 'padmin' parameter in 'admin/centre.php'. The vulnerability arises due to improper input validation, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary local files by appending a null byte (%00).

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Lfi
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MyForum 1.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target URL · Knowledge of the vulnerable parameter
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46155
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4522
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6846
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31934
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2938

Scores

EPSS 0.0190
EPSS Percentile 77.0%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
easy-script/myforum 1.3
Published Oct 29, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026