CVE-2008-5990

emergecolab 1.0 - Path Traversal via Sitecode Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-5990. PoCs published by dun.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in emergecolab 1.0. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'sitecode' parameter in 'init.inc', allowing an attacker to include arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in connect/init.inc in emergecolab 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the sitecode parameter to connect/index.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by dun · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6551

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in emergecolab 1.0. The vulnerability arises from improper handling of the 'sitecode' parameter in 'init.inc', allowing an attacker to include arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: emergecolab 1.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable web application
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45369
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6551
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31372

Scores

EPSS 0.0185
EPSS Percentile 76.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
eduforge/emergecolab 1.0
Published Jan 28, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026