CVE-2008-6023

xnova < 0.8 - Remote Code Execution via xnova_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6023. PoCs published by NuclearHaxor.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Xnova (Ogame) due to an undeclared variable (`ugamela_root_path` or `xnova_root_path`) being used in an include statement. The PoC shows how an attacker can inject a remote shell by manipulating the vulnerable parameter.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/todofleetcontrol.php in a newer version of Xnova, possibly 0.8 sp1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the xnova_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by NuclearHaxor · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6254

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Xnova (Ogame) due to an undeclared variable (`ugamela_root_path` or `xnova_root_path`) being used in an include statement. The PoC shows how an attacker can inject a remote shell by manipulating the vulnerable parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Xnova (Ogame) (versions using includes/todofleetcontrol.php)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shell accessible via URL · Target server allows remote file inclusion
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48533
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2412
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6254
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30715

Scores

EPSS 0.0234
EPSS Percentile 81.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
xnova/xnova 0.8
xnova/xnova < 0.8
Published Feb 02, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026