CVE-2008-6251

phpFan 3.3.4 - Remote Code Execution via Includepath Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6251. PoCs published by ahmadbady.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpfan 3.3.4 by manipulating the 'includepath' parameter to include a remote shell. The vulnerability arises from insecure handling of user-supplied input in the 'init.php' file.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/init.php in phpFan 3.3.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the includepath parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ahmadbady · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7143

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpfan 3.3.4 by manipulating the 'includepath' parameter to include a remote shell. The vulnerability arises from insecure handling of user-supplied input in the 'init.php' file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpfan 3.3.4
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable 'init.php' file · Remote shell or file accessible via URL
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32335
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46665
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7143
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/32734

Scores

EPSS 0.0203
EPSS Percentile 78.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
scripts/phpfan 3.3.4
Published Feb 24, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026