CVE-2008-5199

PHPOutsourcing IdeaBox 1.1 - Remote Code Execution via gorumDir Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5199. PoCs published by Kacper.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in IdeaBox <= 1.1 by manipulating the 'gorumDir' parameter in include.php to include arbitrary remote scripts. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include.php in PHPOutsourcing IdeaBox (aka IdeBox) 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the gorumDir parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kacper · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1928

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in IdeaBox <= 1.1 by manipulating the 'gorumDir' parameter in include.php to include arbitrary remote scripts. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IdeaBox <= 1.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote script hosting · PHP allow_url_include enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493666
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29944
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43374
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4642
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=121441106806293&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.0291
EPSS Percentile 85.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
phpoutsourcing/ideabox 1.1
Published Nov 21, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026