CVE-2008-6490

FLABER < 1.1 - Arbitrary File Write via update_xml.php target_file Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6490. PoCs published by EgiX.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a file overwrite vulnerability in FLABER <= 1.1 RC1 via the `update_xml.php` script, allowing arbitrary PHP code execution by injecting a malicious payload into `upload_file.php`. The exploit establishes a pseudo-shell for remote command execution.

Description

function/update_xml.php in FLABER 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files by specifying the target filename in the target_file parameter. NOTE: this can be leveraged for code execution by overwriting a PHP file, as demonstrated using function/upload_file.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by EgiX · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5407

This exploit leverages a file overwrite vulnerability in FLABER <= 1.1 RC1 via the `update_xml.php` script, allowing arbitrary PHP code execution by injecting a malicious payload into `upload_file.php`. The exploit establishes a pseudo-shell for remote command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: FLABER <= 1.1 RC1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have FLABER <= 1.1 RC1 installed · The `function/update_xml.php` script must be accessible · The target file must be writable
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5407
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41715
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1163/references

Scores

EPSS 0.0417
EPSS Percentile 89.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
flysforum/flaber < 1.1
Published Mar 19, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026