CVE-2008-5209

Admidio 1.4.8 - Path Traversal via File Parameter in get_file.php

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5209. PoCs published by n3v3rh00d.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Admidio 1.4.8, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'file' parameter in the 'get_file.php' script. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation and path sanitization.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in modules/download/get_file.php in Admidio 1.4.8 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the file parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by n3v3rh00d · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5575

This exploit demonstrates a directory traversal vulnerability in Admidio 1.4.8, allowing remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server by manipulating the 'file' parameter in the 'get_file.php' script. The vulnerability arises due to insufficient input validation and path sanitization.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Admidio 1.4.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5575
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29127
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4625
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42304

Scores

EPSS 0.0382
EPSS Percentile 88.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
admidio/admidio 1.4.8
Published Nov 24, 2008
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026