CVE-2008-6884

XOOPS 2.3.1 - Path Traversal via xoopsConfig[language] Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2008-6884. PoCs published by DSecRG.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in XOOPS 2.3.1, specifically in the `blocks.php` and `main.php` scripts within the protector module. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary files by manipulating the `mydirpath` and `xoopsConfig[language]` parameters when `register_globals` is enabled.

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in XOOPS 2.3.1, when register_globals is enabled, allow remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via a .. (dot dot) in the xoopsConfig[language] parameter to (1) blocks.php and (2) main.php in xoops_lib/modules/protector/.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DSecRG · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7380

This exploit demonstrates a Local File Include (LFI) vulnerability in XOOPS 2.3.1, specifically in the `blocks.php` and `main.php` scripts within the protector module. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include arbitrary files by manipulating the `mydirpath` and `xoopsConfig[language]` parameters when `register_globals` is enabled.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: XOOPS 2.3.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: register_globals enabled · access to the vulnerable scripts
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/50573
Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32685
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/33048
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/7380
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4563
Exploit, Patch mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122875395329794&w=2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47153
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://www.xoops.org/modules/news/article.php?storyid=4540
Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/50572

Scores

EPSS 0.0561
EPSS Percentile 91.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
xoops/xoops 2.3.1
Published Jul 31, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026