CVE-2008-6609

phpcksec 0.2 - Cross-Site Scripting via Path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6609. PoCs published by ahmadbady.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in phpcksec 0.2.0 by injecting a malicious script via the 'path' parameter. The payload triggers an alert dialog, confirming the vulnerability.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpcksec.php in Stefan Ott phpcksec 0.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by ahmadbady · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32669

The exploit demonstrates a reflected XSS vulnerability in phpcksec 0.2.0 by injecting a malicious script via the 'path' parameter. The payload triggers an alert dialog, confirming the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpcksec 0.2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable phpcksec.php endpoint
MITRE ATT&CK
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/47425
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32890

Scores

EPSS 0.0146
EPSS Percentile 70.1%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
ott/phpcksec 0.2
Published Apr 06, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026