CVE-2008-6083

TXTshop beta 1.0 - Path Traversal via Language Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6083. PoCs published by Pepelux.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in txtshop beta 1.0. The vulnerability arises from unsanitized user input in the 'language' parameter, allowing an attacker to traverse directories and include arbitrary files.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in header.php in TXTshop beta 1.0 allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the language parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Pepelux · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6816

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in txtshop beta 1.0. The vulnerability arises from unsanitized user input in the 'language' parameter, allowing an attacker to traverse directories and include arbitrary files.

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

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497752/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46063
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6816
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31885

Scores

EPSS 0.0266
EPSS Percentile 83.7%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
txtshop/txtshop 1.0 beta
Published Feb 06, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026