CVE-2008-5949

cctiddly 1.7.4 and 1.7.6 - Remote Code Execution via cct_base Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2008-5949. PoCs published by eidelweiss, cOndemned.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit describes a local file inclusion vulnerability in ccTiddly v1.7.6 due to improper handling of the `cct_base` parameter in `include.php` and `workspace.php`. Attackers can inject arbitrary shell paths via the parameter to achieve remote code execution.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ccTiddly 1.7.4 and 1.7.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the cct_base parameter to (1) index.php; (2) handle/proxy.php; (3) header.php, (4) include.php, and (5) workspace.php in includes/; and (6) plugins/RSS/files/rss.php.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by eidelweiss · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14560

The exploit describes a local file inclusion vulnerability in ccTiddly v1.7.6 due to improper handling of the `cct_base` parameter in `include.php` and `workspace.php`. Attackers can inject arbitrary shell paths via the parameter to achieve remote code execution.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ccTiddly v1.7.6
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target application · PHP environment with vulnerable ccTiddly installation
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by cOndemned · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7336

This exploit demonstrates multiple remote file inclusion (RFI) vulnerabilities in ccTiddly 1.7.4. The vulnerabilities allow an attacker to include arbitrary remote files via the `cct_base` parameter in various PHP scripts, leading to potential remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ccTiddly 1.7.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target application · Ability to host a malicious file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32995
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47072
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32631
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7336

Scores

EPSS 0.0257
EPSS Percentile 83.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
tiddlywiki/cctiddly 1.7.4
tiddlywiki/cctiddly 1.7.6
Published Jan 23, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026